Air pollution

We imagine what would other cities might look like with Beijing-quality air.

Air quality in China's capital this weekend was at levels judged hazardous to health. Authorities fear environmental concerns could spark social instability.

Industry has fought tighter restrictions on soot from power plants for years. Today is the court-ordered deadline for the Environmental Protection Agency to deliver the new rules.

Weekend protests about waste from a paper mill near Shanghai are the latest sign of rising public anger over environmental pollution.

The Chinese worry about how air pollution affects their lives and health.

Chinese pollution particulates are shown to change weather patterns in the U.S., which will mean better skiing, more water for Californians, and even a better life for fish here at home

Bad smog in Beijing is costing the U.S. billions.

November 1st, 2010: The view from my office disappears. After living in an industrial region of China in the 90s, my lungs kn...