Air pollution in Beijing

Air pollution in Beijing

Photo taken Dec. 1, 2015, shows Beijing hit by serious air pollution. It was reported the same day that the index for harmful PM2.5 -- fine particles 2.5 micrometers in diameter or smaller -- in the Chinese capital exceeded the worst level of "hazardous" given for readings between 301 and 500. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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