Blog Tag - Pollution

Curse of the Catkins: A Brief History of Cottonwood Poplars in Beijing
Submitted on Apr 02, 2024
Although the regular "airpocalypse" is a rare sight in Beijing these days, you might be mistaken for thinking it's been taken up a notch when spring...
Beicology – Another Landmark for Beijing’s Air as it Meets All Air Quality Standards for First Time
Submitted on May 13, 2022
With dining-in still a no go in the capital it can feel like there isn’t much good news going around at the moment, but there is one thing to...
Does Turning on the AC Bring Polluted Air Indoors?
Submitted on May 04, 2020
This post comes courtesy of Smart Air, a social enterprise and registered B-Corp dedicated to helping people in China breathe clean air without...
Beijing's Rankings Plummet Again, But This Time We're Happy About It
Submitted on Feb 29, 2020
Amidst all of this coronavirus nonsense, it’s time to pause, take a deep breath and celebrate: Beijing has dropped out of the list of the planet’s...
How to Tell Whether Your Mask is Real or Fake
Submitted on Feb 24, 2020
As Beijingers, we're no stranger to masks but the coronavirus has completely redefined our relationship with them. Once objects synonymous with ...
AirVisual Partners with the UN to Spread Air Quality Awareness World-Wide
Submitted on Feb 20, 2020
When residing in Beijing, keeping an eye on the AQI is a must, but it’s far from the only city in the world that regularly experiences toxic levels...
R Smoggy AF: Your Complete Guide to Pollution in Beijing
Submitted on Feb 12, 2020
Whether you're visiting Beijing, moving to Beijing, or already living here, everyone is equally affected by the frequent changes in air quality, and...
New Study Links Air Pollution to Beijing's "Silent" Miscarriages
Submitted on Oct 21, 2019
A new study published last week in the journal Nature Sustainability detail the alarming links between air pollution and “silent” miscarriages, or...
DP Beicology: China Targets Soil Pollution, Beijing Wetlands Remove Pollution, Companies Switch to Sustainable Packaging
Submitted on Sep 29, 2019
New law targets soil pollution China has been taking decisive steps toward cutting smog in its cities, but the country’s rapid growth has introduced...
Beijing on Track to Exit Global Top 200 Most Polluted Cities List; August the Cleanest Month on Record
Submitted on Sep 16, 2019
IQAir, the Swiss-based air-quality technology and data company has released their annual Beijing Air Quality Report, and it contains nothing but good...
Anti-Pollution Skincare: What It Is, How It Works, and Why You (Might) Need It
Submitted on Sep 09, 2019
You know all about PM2.5 and PM10. You know when to change the filters of your air purifier. You’ve finally found a face mask that you like. You’ve...
Beicology: Beijing Receives Good News From the Energy, Water, and Wildlife Sectors
Submitted on Aug 14, 2019
How bad is the smog these days, really? Who is keeping tabs on the state of our drinking water? What has the government done about carbon emissions ...
Beicology: Beijing's Air Pollution Forecasted to Continue Dropping
Submitted on Jul 15, 2019
How bad is the smog these days, really? Who is keeping tabs on the state of our drinking water? What has the government done about carbon emissions ...
Ozone Levels Are Rising: What You Need to Know This Dangerous Pollutant
Submitted on Jul 14, 2019
This post comes courtesy of Smart Air, a social enterprise and registered B-Corp dedicated to helping people in China breathe clean air without...
Property Prices and Pollution Drag Beijing Down to Second Last Place on New Quality of Life Index
Submitted on May 27, 2019
When it comes to living the good life, it looks like Beijing still has a long way to go. A new survey by Deutsche Bank Research, the eighth that the...