Tag Archives: air pollution

Chinese struggle through ‘airpocalypse’ smog

Posted on February 25, 2013 by 13ayc

“Chalky-white horizon became a charcoal grey haze” is the description of a Beijing resident comment. Hu Li, a 39 year old businesswoman said that she experienced the worst air pollution she has ever had in the past month. The pollution … Continue reading →

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Air pollution fifth leading cause of death in India: Study

Posted on February 15, 2013 by mrsbauchierobiologyclass

TNN Feb 14, 2013, 03.08AM IST NEW DELHI: Air pollution is the fifth leading cause of death in India after high blood pressure, indoor air pollution, tobacco smoking and poor nutrition, with about 620,000 premature deaths occurring from air pollution-related … Continue reading →

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China Needs Smog-Free Air in a Can

Posted on February 13, 2013 by 13amb

Air pollution is so bad in China due to the constant burning of fossil fuels as a result of the many industries there. Because of this, an environmentalist came up with a crazy idea – putting clean are in a … Continue reading →

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Beijing Reaching Unprecedented levels of Air Pollution

Posted on February 10, 2013 by ascunningham

Beijing has reached an unprecedented level of air pollution. With the Air Quality Index usually ranging from a scale between 0-500 there are different levels and between 301-500 levels are considered to be “hazardous” and people are encouraged to stay … Continue reading →

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