An elderly man walks in front of a group of people during heavy smog at the Temple of Heaven park in Beijing on 20 December, 2016. Picture: AFP.

China air pollution

China could lift life expectancy if it meets WHO smog standards - study

China has vowed to determine the precise impact of air and water pollution on health as part of its efforts to raise average life expectancy to 79 years by 2030...

Study: Increased levels of carbon dioxide could reduce brainpower

Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere could affect concentration, memory and decision-making abilities, new research suggests.

766 days ago
[ANALYSIS] Is China worsening the developing world’s environmental crisis?

There are many reasons behind these troubling trends, but one loopms especially large: China’s booming economy.

866 days ago
China expects to see heavy air pollution during Lunar New Year

More than 400 cities across China, though, have banned fireworks since last year to curb air pollution during the 15-day holiday and reducing deadly accidents, which are common.

1068 days ago