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
DNA: 'Virus' of Pollution is more dangerous than COVID-19
Recently there was a report of the World Health Organization in which it claimed 47 lakh people died due to Covid in India. After this, India raised a strong objection to this report of WHO. The big question is that everyone expressed their concern on the figures of deaths due to coronavirus, but there is silence everywhere on the latest report on the deaths due to pollution.
May 19, 2022, 00:44 AM IST
Air pollution in 39 major northern Chinese cities up by 16 per cent in January
China`s official air quality standard is 35 micrograms, while the World Health Organization recommends an annual average of no more than 10.
Feb 12, 2019, 09:47 AM IST
China regions losing 'momentum' in pollution fight - Environmental minister
Regions with smaller "historical burdens" were doing well, poorer industrial towns and "backward" rural regions continue to struggle when it comes to implementing state policies said Li Ganjie.
Jan 28, 2019, 15:50 PM IST
Air pollution behind rising unhappiness in China: US study
People from the very cleanest and very dirtiest cities were the most severely affected by pollution levels.
Jan 22, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
Beijing's pollution level spikes, authorities blame perfumes and hair gel
Presence of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) - which add fragrance to household products - are being seen as big contributors to air toxicity.
Oct 15, 2018, 19:35 PM IST
To 'win the battle for blue skies', China releases 3-year plan to fight pollution
The bulk of the efforts will focus on cities along the Yellow River system in central and east China.
Jul 04, 2018, 12:34 PM IST
China 'winning' war on smog, helping life expectancy: Study
As public discontent mounted over the country's choking smog, China's ruling Communist Party made clean air a priority.
Mar 13, 2018, 18:20 PM IST
China builds world's tallest air purifier - higher than Qutub Minar, Statue of Liberty
The tallest air purifier in the world has shown to clean the air in a radius of 10 square kilometres during testing.
Jan 16, 2018, 16:30 PM IST
Rude awakening: More than 2,800 companies in China found violating air pollution rules
Some companies refused the inspection or prevented inspectors from carrying out their duties.
Apr 23, 2017, 08:41 AM IST
What's causing the heavy smog in China? Premier says reason unknown, need more research
While highlighting steps to address coal burning, exhaust of vehicles and dust to control smog specially in the winter, he said the causes for its recurrence is not fully understood.
Mar 15, 2017, 20:25 PM IST
China reinforces efforts to control air quality
A cement producer in Beijing used more electricity than usual in December, when it should have suspended production.
Feb 26, 2017, 23:20 PM IST
China to be hit with new bout of air pollution, warn officials
Of the 338 cities monitored by the ministry, 242 cities reported good air quality on Wednesday and Thursday, while 96 cities fell victim of the pollution.
Feb 02, 2017, 23:07 PM IST
Amid rising public outrage, China decides to suspend local smog alerts
The local departments can issue alerts for "fog" when visibility is less than 10 km, Chinese website
Jan 18, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Chinese Met dept issues warning to people in Beijing, says avoid contact with 'dirty' snow
Chinese Met department on Saturday warned people in capital Beijing to avoid coming in contact with snow which officials said is "dirty" as it has absorbed pollutants which had enveloped the city since the final day of the last year.
Jan 07, 2017, 19:30 PM IST
China assessing emergence plans to fight heavy pollution
China's environmental ministry said it is evaluating 20 cities' emergency plans hoping to improve their response ability
Jan 07, 2017, 12:02 PM IST
Beijing sees one of its worst ever New Year due to heavy pollution
The concentration of hazardous particles was 20 times higher than the acceptable levels, which turned everyone gloomy on the festiive spirit.
Jan 01, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
40 Chinese cities engulfed in heavy smog for third day
Many of the cities are under red alert for severe air pollution as it is also predicted that situation may worsen due to not so favourable weather conditions.
Dec 18, 2016, 20:20 PM IST
China to deploy world's biggest air purifier in smog-hit Beijing
The authorities have decided to deploy an air purifier- the world's largest, which has been designed by a Dutch engineer as thick heavily polluted haze has returned to scare the city.
Oct 20, 2016, 11:19 AM IST
China launches pollution probe after hundreds of students fall sick
Authorities in China have launched an investigation after a report that hundreds of children attending a language school built near a polluted former industrial site developed health problems, including cancer, state news agency Xinhua reported on Monday.
Apr 18, 2016, 13:43 PM IST
