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  • Cleaner Beijing, moaning neighbors

    2013-10-31 19:44

    Coal is once again under the spotlight as winter's chill approaches.

  • China reports drop in major pollutants emissions

    2013-10-25 21:33

    Emissions of four major pollutants in China saw a year-on-year decrease of 2 to 3 percent in the first half of 2013, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

  • China to inspect air pollution control

    2013-10-24 17:18

    An inspection campaign on how air pollution is being controlled will be launched in key areas of China.

  • Regions failing pollution test face punishment

    2013-10-23 21:11

    Regions that fail the 2012 water pollution control examination will have their project approvals suspended for one year, according to a notification released by the Environmental Protection Ministry on Wednesday.

  • Heavy fog lingers in NE China

    2013-10-22 16:12

    Expressways, schools and an airport remained closed on Tuesday in Northeast China's Harbin city due to lingering heavy smog.

  • Shanghai rolls out plan to clear the air

    2013-10-21 20:48

    Vehicles will be restricted on the roads and schools closed on days when there is heavy smog in Shanghai, under a plan released by the municipal government, China Youth Daily reported.

  • Smog closes schools, highways in NE China

    2013-10-21 14:03

    A heavy smog shrouded Northeast China's Harbin city on Monday for the second straight day, forcing the closure of schools and highways.

  • Pollution creates risk for kids and the elderly

    2013-10-19 07:54

    Despite Wang Zhangyi's excitement for a school-organized autumn outing on Friday, a trip he had been looking forward to for weeks, his mother was nothing but reluctant and anxious.

  • Shanghai unveils pollution combat plan

    2013-10-18 18:59

    Shanghai aims to reduce the concentration of PM2.5 by 20 percent in five years, according to Shanghai Clean Air Action Plan (2013-17) that the municipal government unveiled on Friday.

  • Capitals work together on pollution

    2013-10-18 01:01

    A deal signed with London this week to help tackle air pollution in Beijing is the latest in a string of moves to solve pollution problems via international cooperation.
    Special coverage on pollution fight

  • Beijing to reduce traffic during serious pollution

    2013-10-17 19:22

    The Beijing Municipal Government will soon issue an emergency response program requiring alternate driving days for cars with even- and odd-numbered license plates in case of lingering smog.

  • Cooking fumes debated as cause of pollution

    2013-10-16 00:49

    Fumes let off during cooking at home can be linked with respiratory issues, including cancer, but more research needs to be done to determine the effect on air pollution levels, according to medical experts.

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