the pollution thread
Jun 13, 2012 | 1:47 am
#121
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this is happening right now. I am going to pack a few N95 respirators since I heading there this Friday.
http://news.google.com/news/story?cf...za9nDvTMl2HJjM
http://news.google.com/news/story?hl...ed=0CDgQqgIwAA
http://news.google.com/news/story?cf...za9nDvTMl2HJjM
http://news.google.com/news/story?hl...ed=0CDgQqgIwAA
Jun 13, 2012 | 8:38 am
#122
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It's been 9 months since my last visit to China, and now I am scheduled to be in SHA over the weekend.
Can't say I am eagerly awaiting it.
Here is an article I found on the subject:
http://www.theatlantic.com/internati...toring/258447/
Can't say I am eagerly awaiting it.
Here is an article I found on the subject:
http://www.theatlantic.com/internati...toring/258447/
Jun 13, 2012 | 5:38 pm
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http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/3518...smog-china.htm
This must be really embarrassing to the Chinese government only a week after that diplomatic row on embassy pollution monitoring!
This must be really embarrassing to the Chinese government only a week after that diplomatic row on embassy pollution monitoring!
Jan 12, 2013 | 12:30 am
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So.... are fellow FTers in Beijing still alive? I'm holed up in my apartment trying not to die... 
Latest US embassy AQI reading is insane: @BeijingAir: 01-12-2013 15:00; PM2.5; 802.0; 699; Beyond Index
No relief projected for tomorrow due to only very light winds. *sigh
Latest US embassy AQI reading is insane: @BeijingAir: 01-12-2013 15:00; PM2.5; 802.0; 699; Beyond Index
No relief projected for tomorrow due to only very light winds. *sigh
Jan 12, 2013 | 2:34 am
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Keep your mouth shut and hope all goes well. 
Jan 12, 2013 | 2:52 am
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Haven't seen it this bad since before the Olympics. Today would definitely count as Crazy Bad on the modified scale... 
Landed at PEK T3 this morning and couldn't even see the terminal from the window while parked at the gate.
Landed at PEK T3 this morning and couldn't even see the terminal from the window while parked at the gate.
Jan 12, 2013 | 3:55 am
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Haven't seen it this bad since before the Olympics. Today would definitely count as Crazy Bad on the modified scale...
Landed at PEK T3 this morning and couldn't even see the terminal from the window while parked at the gate.
Landed at PEK T3 this morning and couldn't even see the terminal from the window while parked at the gate.
Shanghai doesn't hold a candle to Beijing in this regard, but I feel like it's catching up. The same goes for the taxis down here.
Jan 12, 2013 | 8:41 am
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I'm pretty sure this is the absolute worst we've experienced in the 15 months or so we've been in Beijing. We actually had to venture out this afternoon: we left when the AQI was 400+ and it went up to 800 whilst we were out -- when I found out, I'm sure the panic brought on an instant 'pollution' headache!
What's worse: I'm co-hosting a bunch of bigwigs flying in today/tomorrow -- they're sure to be impressed by China!
tb
What's worse: I'm co-hosting a bunch of bigwigs flying in today/tomorrow -- they're sure to be impressed by China!
tb
Jan 12, 2013 | 7:26 pm
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These are insane numbers. I can only remember it getting this bad (actually over 1000) last year on the evening of Chinese New Year. Glad I'm not there right now. This is seriously dangerous pollution even for healthy adults.
Jan 12, 2013 | 7:32 pm
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At least for CNY it is largely due to fireworks and probably more localized spiked readings. This is a pretty persistent escalation throughout the day. Averaged 24 hr AQI reading for Saturday was >500. Reports are saying this high pollution will persist until Tues.
Jan 12, 2013 | 7:59 pm
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People who go clubbing in Beijing every week probably get exposed to much worse air a month on average than the last few days.
tb
Jan 12, 2013 | 11:04 pm
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Thanks for the info tb! I looked it up, and if we consider yesterday's 24hr average of >500, inhaling that for a day is about 75% of a cigarette. Ok so I won't DIE die anytime soon... I just get a kick out of the collective freak-out yesterday. LOL
That said I wouldn't want to be raising a kid in this environment. I don't have an air filter, but if I had a kid I'd have several plus make the kid go out in a bubble suit!! Heh.
http://www.myhealthbeijing.com/2011/...disappointing/
That said I wouldn't want to be raising a kid in this environment. I don't have an air filter, but if I had a kid I'd have several plus make the kid go out in a bubble suit!! Heh.
http://www.myhealthbeijing.com/2011/...disappointing/
Jan 12, 2013 | 11:09 pm
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