Air pollution in Beijing

Air pollution in Beijing

Photo taken Dec. 1, 2015, shows Tiananmen Square in Beijing hit by air pollution. It was reported the same day 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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