Persistent smog over Beijing has forced 24 construction sites and 54 companies to stop or at least cut their CO2 emissions by 30%. That includes Hyundai, which suspended production at its local assembly plant.
The level of PM2.5 particles has reached unprecedented heights in recent days, with a weekly average of 500 and a peak of 886 on Saturday. It's now at 417.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the normal level for any given location should not exceed 65.
Elementary schools and high schools in the most affected areas have put outdoor activities on hold, including in Tongzhou, Miyun, Daxing, Mentougou, and Fangshan.
More than five million vehicles and 20 million people occupy Beijing on a permanent basis. Hundreds of thousands of additional cars hit the city's streets annually.
Source: French China
The level of PM2.5 particles has reached unprecedented heights in recent days, with a weekly average of 500 and a peak of 886 on Saturday. It's now at 417.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the normal level for any given location should not exceed 65.
Elementary schools and high schools in the most affected areas have put outdoor activities on hold, including in Tongzhou, Miyun, Daxing, Mentougou, and Fangshan.
More than five million vehicles and 20 million people occupy Beijing on a permanent basis. Hundreds of thousands of additional cars hit the city's streets annually.
Source: French China