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Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?
July 04, 2019

Is China Winning Its War on Pollution?

By Shannon Tiezzi
Six years after the “airpocalypse,” China has made progress – but is still struggling in some areas.

South Korea Once Again Choked by Dangerous Smog
January 16, 2019

South Korea Once Again Choked by Dangerous Smog

By Jenna Gibson
The heavy pollution is a recurring issue, but there’s no clear solution in sight.
How Did China’s War Against Smog Turn into a Ban on Coal-Heating?
December 06, 2017

How Did China’s War Against Smog Turn into a Ban on Coal-Heating?

By Charlotte Gao
Thousands of families, schools, and factories in northern China are left in the cold without any heating system.

What Will It Take to Clean China’s Air?
June 22, 2017

What Will It Take to Clean China’s Air?

By Yang Yi
Local governments and industries continue to skirt new regulations designed to limit air pollution.

Going to Beijing? Be Ready to 'Eat Sand.'
May 05, 2017

Going to Beijing? Be Ready to 'Eat Sand.'

By DD Wu
Beijing’s air pollution level reached "beyond index" as a large sandstorm swept over.

Report: China and India Have World's Deadliest Air Pollution
March 03, 2017

Report: China and India Have World's Deadliest Air Pollution

By K.S. Venkatachalam
The Health Effects Institute finds India and China to be the deadliest air polluting countries of the world.

Can a Documentary Change the Course of China's 'War on Pollution'?
March 03, 2015

Can a Documentary Change the Course of China's 'War on Pollution'?

By Shannon Tiezzi
A documentary on China's smog could be a turning point in China's environmental protection movement.
China’s APEC Challenge: Clearing the Air
October 28, 2014

China’s APEC Challenge: Clearing the Air

By Shannon Tiezzi
Can China ward off heavy smog during the high-profile diplomatic meeting?

Shrouded in Smog, Chinese Officials Consider a Firework Ban
January 30, 2014

Shrouded in Smog, Chinese Officials Consider a Firework Ban

By J.T. Quigley
Concerns over increased air pollution may halt the Chinese New Year tradition.

China’s Incomparable Environmental Challenge
January 12, 2014

China’s Incomparable Environmental Challenge

By Elizabeth C. Economy
While China’s environmental issues have been compared to America’s, there are crucial differences.

The Top Asia-Pacific Stories for 2013
December 27, 2013

The Top Asia-Pacific Stories for 2013

By The Diplomat editors
The Diplomat's editors wrap up the top trends and stories from 2013 ahead of the New Year.
Smog Wars: China's Pollution in the Spotlight
December 11, 2013

Smog Wars: China's Pollution in the Spotlight

By Tyler Roney
China's pollution problem is now fully out in the open, but talking about it isn't enough.

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