Smog and haze-filled clouds blanketed Beijing and other parts of China.
Published Jan 15, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze Human Presence
A combination of dust and air pollution hovered over much of the coastal plain.
Published Dec 12, 2012
Air pollution far more severe than what’s common today used to plague many American towns and cities.
Published Sep 2, 2014
December 2013 brought thick haze that stretched from Beijing to Shanghai.
Published Dec 10, 2013
Pollution far exceeding World Health Organization standards blanketed the North China Plain in October 2014.
Published Oct 9, 2014
Pollution levels soared throughout northeastern China in late February 2014, but the haze didn't stay home.
Published Feb 27, 2014
Acquired in early November 2011, this natural-color image shows the intermittent haze that has hovered over eastern China for weeks.
Published Nov 11, 2011
The haze particles blanketing eastern China harm human health, and they have a cooling effect on the climate.
Published Dec 1, 2015Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze Human Presence Snow and Ice
Fine particles of pollution lodge deep in the lungs, where they cause serious health problems. Scientists are working to tally the global consequences.
Published Sep 19, 2013
Beijing suffers from severe air pollution. The air quality in Beijing is determined by its geography, weather conditions, and anthropogenic emissions.
Published Apr 22, 2009
