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Reduce Air Pollution

Air pollution is a severe problem – one that we ignore at the risk of our health and our economy. Smog hangs heavy over Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, where children grow up with asthma and other respiratory illnesses.

Of particular concern is PM2.5 (particles with an aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm) air pollution. In Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xi’an, PM2.5 concentration levels in all four cities exceed World Heath Organisation (WHO) air quality guidelines. This means higher health risks to the cardiovascular system, cerebrovascular system and an increase in the probability of cancer and premature death.

And supposing if the four cities effectively controlled PM2.5 levels and had met WHO air quality guidelines in 2012, the number of premature deaths would have decreased by at least 81%, while the economic benefits of reducing these premature deaths in the four cities would amount to 875 million USD.

China's economy has skyrocketed, but at a price. Power plants, factories and heavy industries are all belching out black, dirty air, at the cost of our health and our environment.

Greenpeace is one of the leading NGOs working on campaigns to reduce sources of air pollution in China and Hong Kong.

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Valentine's Day: Confession time (Episode 2)

Valentine's Day: Confession time (Episode 2)

Standard Page | 2012-02-14 at 11:00

Our young Chinese couple are back and this time an earnest, young man makes a heartfelt confession. See how the lady of his love responds, then head to the comments section and make suggestions as to how we can solve China's air pollution...

Valentine's Day: The Kiss (Episode 1)

Valentine's Day: The Kiss (Episode 1)

Standard Page | 2012-02-13 at 12:30

A cute Chinese couple are finding it difficult to kiss this Valentine's Day. Find out why, then head to the comments section and tell us how would you promote clean air in your city. And be sure to protect yourself with N95 masks on heavy air...

The coal hard truth about air pollution

The coal hard truth about air pollution

Standard Page | 2011-12-06 at 11:26

PM2.5 is a measurement of small particulate matter in the air, and until recently its omission from official air quality readings has been a major hurdle in solving China's air pollution crisis. Here's everything you need to know about PM2.5,...

6 myths and facts about air pollution in China

6 myths and facts about air pollution in China

Standard Page | 2011-11-08 at 11:49

There's a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to the air pollution debate in China making it, let's say, a hazy subject to understand. Here are three myths and three facts to help clear things up.

What You Can Do

What You Can Do

Standard Page | 2011-06-24 at 13:48

Air pollution affects millions of people, not just in China and Hong Kong but in big cities all over the world. It’s important to educate yourself about the causes and impacts of air pollution, as well as the air quality in your neighborhood, so...

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