Tighter Controls and Bans Benefit Beijing, China’s Air Quality

January 25, 2018Environmental Instruments BlogBy Nikki Wolf

It has been very rare the amount of times that Beijing could claim decent air quality. On an average, heavy smog would linger for several days. This type of air pollution is known to increase the risk of heart and respiratory diseases and outdoor air pollution was officially deemed a cancer-causing agent in 2013.

The city has recently banned its residents from burning coal and small factories that emitted pollutants were shut down in order to minimize the level of pollution across the city. Throughout China, 28 cities were targeted to reduce their coal consumption and strive for cleaner air. Their actions have paid off thus far, but the Chinese government intends to take further action and is proposing the use of cleaner alternatives by 2020.

Source:

http://www.scmp.com/news/china/policies-politics/article/2126104/beijing-enjoys-best-winter-air-quality-five-years

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Nikki Wolf

Nikki Wolf joined Mesa in June of 2016 as a Marketing Specialist for all product lines. As a marketing specialist, Nikki is responsible for developing and creating content for all social media channels, managing Mesa Lab’s tradeshow presence and participation, and writing content for Mesa's website, blogs, newsletters, and press releases. Prior to joining the company, Ms. Wolf provided marketing services in several industries, including contract manufacturing, sustainability services, optics, medical, and finance. Nikki received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Leadership and Organizational Studies and her Master of Professional Studies in Public Relations and Marketing from University of Denver.