Beijing China receives hazardous pollution warning from WHO

Posted on February 26, 2014 • Filed under: China, Tourist Warning, Travel Health, Travel News, Travel Weather Issues

The World Health Organization on Tuesday called on China to improve its air quality and urged residents of Beijing to stay indoors as the capital city suffered a sixth day of hazardous-level air pollution. Bernhard Schwartländer, the organization’s China chief, said he is concerned about the smog that has smothered Beijing in recent days. The WHO has been in contact with national authorities to discuss the problem and steps toward a solving it. Read Article

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