What part of China is most polluted?

Rankings: Most Polluted Cities in China (2020)

  • Anyang Henan Province (44 μg/m3)
  • Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province (43 μg/m3)
  • Xinxiang, Henan Province (41 μg/m3)
  • Xuchang, Henan Province (41 μg/m3)
  • Tianjin, Tianjin Province (40 μg/m3)
  • Taiyuan, Shanxi Province (39 μg/m3)
  • Zhengzhou, Henan Province (39 μg/m3)

How can we fix pollution in Beijing?

Reduce air pollution emissions through pollution abatement measures including installing equipment to remove particulate matter, flue gas desulfurization, and denitrification, replacing coal with natural gas, and expanding clean energy vehicles.

What is the main component of air pollution in Beijing?

Nitrate emissions from cars and factories are now the main component of PM2.5 in some parts of Beijing. Photo: EPA The composition of air pollution in Beijing is changing, according to the latest research into the subject.

Should I Turn Up my air purifier in Beijing?

If Beijing is having an especially bad day and the pollution is serious it is advised that people stay indoors. You can turn up your air purifier to max power. You should usually listen to this advice, especially if you are particularly affected by the pollution i.e. have asthma.

What is Beijing’s plan to reduce air pollution by 2020?

The Beijing Environmental Protection Bureau estimates that by 2020, 50 percent of vehicles in the city will meet the Beijing VI standards, resulting in a 20-30 percent drop in the volume of harmful particulates such as PM2.5 and nitrogen oxide in the air.

Why is there so much pollution in the north of China?

Though, as winter rolls around and the fierce colds of the Beijing winter start to blow in, Beijingers and people all over Northern China turn to coals for heating – one of the reported reasons for pollution being such an issue in the North of China. It is still one of China’s most high profile environmental problems.