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Beijing Air Pollution Exposes China’s Health & Environment Risks

Beijing Air Pollution Exposes China’s Health & Environment Risks

by Global Sherpa | Jan 14, 2013 | Beijing, China, Cities, Countries, Environment, Health

Beijing, China’s air pollution levels rose to more than 20 times the World Health Organization (WHO) standard this weekend. As China extends its global influence, many Beijing residents are loathe to leave their apartments. Dark, smog-filled skies led to a...

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