China's smog has made masks and air purifiers the hottest of commodities. Now, a new product is getting all the attention: bottled air.
China's northern Hebei Province and the port city of Tianjin issued their first-ever air pollution red alerts, the most serious level, joining neighboring Beijing in experiencing this most recent bout of choking smog.
China's weather observatory on Saturday issued a yellow alert for smog in the country's north that will linger until Wednesday.
Some parts of north China will see the worst smog so far this year from Saturday, the official forecaster said on Thursday.Beijing has issued its second red alert for air pollution this month as a new bout of smog is forecast to hit the capital from Saturday to Tuesday.
Every night he departs from the Tangming police station to persuade newly-weds to forego tradition and avoid lighting off midnight fireworks for their wedding ceremony. More often than not, he is scolded as a buzzkill.
Heavy smog in eastern China on Tuesday made authorities in Shanghai order schools to halt outdoor activities.
Mental health experts want more research done on how periods of serious pollution can cause "the smog blues."
Smog in parts of north China, including Beijing, from Sunday, has prompted Lisa Wu and parents of her son's classmates to buy a high-end air purifier for their kids.
A Chinese environmental regulator has published a new sequel after his first novel about smog gained national attention.
China's national observatory on Sunday lifted a yellow warning for smog, as cold air will disperse lingering smog in north China in the next few days.
China's weather observatory on Tuesday afternoon continued to issue a yellow alert for smog in Beijing and neighboring regions.
China's weather observatory issued Monday a yellow alert for smog that is expected to hit the capital of Beijing and neighboring regions in northern parts of the country.
China's Ministry of Environmental Protection (MEP) on Tuesday summoned the mayor of Anyang City in central China's Henan Province to discuss the city's smog response measures, the latest in China's efforts to curb its smog problem before APEC meetings this week in Beijing.
Beijing issued a yellow alert for air pollution on Wednesday with smog forecast to continue for the next three days.
Travelers who complain about dirty air may find a little comfort with the help of smog insurance. Those whose vacations are affected by heavy air pollution can obtain compensation if they purchase the insurance.
Tourism in China's northern regions is reeling from "smog week," as a thick blanket of haze covered Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei Province from Feb. 20 to Feb. 26.
The smog covering northern China has not only had an impact on people's lives, but awakened the creativity of individuals who want cleaner air.
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