Air pollution in China

How Beijing became pollution free in 10 years?

Till a decade ago, 5 lakh people used to die prematurely every year in China due to pollution, this has also reduced now. China was successful in reducing the level of pollution because it worked against pollution on a war footing. India needs to learn a lot from China in view of the serious problem of pollution. On this, we have prepared a report on how China was successful in controlling pollution in a decade, it is important for you to see this report.

Nov 01, 2023, 23:52 PM IST

China expects to see heavy air pollution during Lunar New Year

  Some regions of China could suffer heavy pollution because of fireworks and unfavourable weather conditions during Lunar New Year celebrations, despite a ban on firecrackers in more than 400 cities, the Ministry of Environmental Protection warned.

Feb 14, 2018, 12:47 PM IST

China moves step closer to tax on pollutants

The Chinese government offered a draft environment tax law to the legislature for a first reading on Monday, taking the country a step closer to a national tax on pollutants from business activities.

Aug 29, 2016, 17:56 PM IST

'Hairy Nose' fights China's air pollution with humor – Watch video!

The short film shows how lengthy nose hair has evolved to filter the smog as people go about their daily lives. 

Mar 01, 2016, 20:40 PM IST

Year's worst pollution engulfs Beijing on Christmas Day

The 500 reading regarded as the most hazardous, several times higher than the safe levels prescribed by World Health Organization, (WHO) and extremely dangerous to health.

Dec 25, 2015, 11:07 AM IST

China`s blocking blitz: Social media messages censored

The full report includes examples of censored Weibo posts and an explanation of how they were tracked. 

Oct 14, 2015, 10:48 AM IST