China has more capacity to generate solar power than any other country, but getting the power to where it is most needed can be a challenge.
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An increasing number of solar panels take advantage of the desert’s copious sunshine.
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The haze particles blanketing eastern China harm human health, and they have a cooling effect on the climate.
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A combination of dust and air pollution hovered over much of the coastal plain.
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Bad air days have become common in recent winters.
Smog and haze-filled clouds blanketed Beijing and other parts of China.
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An oasis along the ancient Silk Road has become a hub of solar power production in China. These images show the expansion of solar power facilities between 2006 and 2012.
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Low winter temperatures exacerbate smog.
Authorities shut down schools and airports, and told citizens to stay indoors.
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