Winter air quality in India is hazardous, with PM2.5 pollution levels reach more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s annual limit. Hazy skies and pollution alerts have become the norm during India’s winters. But just why is this? Analyzing India’s Summer & Winter Pollution Levels Data analyzed by Smart Air showed that India’s winter […]
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So You Thought Hong Kong’s Pollution Comes From Mainland China?
Air pollution is a serious problem in Hong Kong, and Hong Kongers often complain that the worst of it comes from Mainland China. Is that fact or a convenient scapegoat? After all, Hong Kong is a densely populated developed city with one of the busiest ports in the World – it is likely that they […]
Does Rain Clear Smoke and Air Pollution?
There is a common perception that rain will clear smoke and reduce air pollution. Let’s dive into why there is this perception and whether rain truly does clear smoke and improve air quality. 1. Sometimes after it rains in Beijing, the sky is gloriously blue. When that happens, many people like say, “Wow, the rain […]
US Embassy Beijing Reads AQI of 0! Are the Summer Skies Always Clear?
Map of today’s pollution levels across China – 9th September 2016. Source：http://aqicn.org What a glorious day in Beijing! Right now, the US Embassy in Beijing is giving a PM2.5 value of 0. Is summer normally this good? And what’s the pollution like in other parts of China right now? (Short answer: not good! Long answer: read […]
