24 cities in China on red air pollution alert, 21 on orange

24 cities in China on red air pollution alert, 21 on orange

China's environmental authorities have placed 24 cities on red pollution alert, strengthening inspections and enforcements to fight air pollution violations. According to the China.org.cn, the smog prompted 24 cities including Shijiazhuang and Baoding in Hebei…

Red alert for smog pollution issued in Beijing, China

Red alert for smog pollution issued in Beijing, China

A red alert for smog pollution was issued for in Beijing, China on December 8, 2015. The warning was put in effect in order to "protect public health and reduce levels of heavy air pollution", according to the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection…

Pollution in the Great Lakes region seen from satellite

Pollution in the Great Lakes region seen from satellite

Fires throughout Ontario are generating pollution that is showing up in data from NASA’s Aura Satellite in the Great Lakes region.The fires have also forced thousands of residents to evacuate to other areas in Canada, according to CBC News. About 112 fires have