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CHINA. Beijing. Bicycles in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth. Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008

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China - Air Pollution Cars [2008]
CHINA. Beijing. Bicycles in a parking lot, covered in dust, sand and fine particulate matter as a result of prolonged exposure to Beijing’s air. In 2005, Beijing was dubbed the world’s most polluted capital for the quality of it’s air. Poor air quality has been cause by increased construction and development linked to China’s recent rapid growth. Daily levels of chemicals and fine particulate matter in Beijing’s air are on average twice that of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended safe levels. In May 2008, on one day alone, levels peaked at nearly 10 times the WHO’s recommended levels. Causing major health problems to regular citizens, Beijing’s air quality is one of he most serious health issues in China today. 2008