Haze hovered over eastern China in early January 2012, just as Beijing’s city government planned to release results of stricter air-pollution standards.
Published Jan 6, 2012
A combination of dust and air pollution hovered over much of the coastal plain.
Published Dec 12, 2012
Acquired October 20, 2012, this natural-color image shows thick haze over eastern China.
Published Oct 24, 2012
Smog and haze-filled clouds blanketed Beijing and other parts of China.
Published Jan 15, 2013Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze Human Presence
A common winter woe, dense haze halted or slowed travel across the North China Plain on January 10, 2012.
Published Jan 13, 2012
Pollution levels soared throughout northeastern China in late February 2014, but the haze didn't stay home.
Published Feb 27, 2014
Pollution far exceeding World Health Organization standards blanketed the North China Plain in October 2014.
Published Oct 9, 2014
December 2013 brought thick haze that stretched from Beijing to Shanghai.
Published Dec 10, 2013
Air pollution is less common in southern China, but Guangdong province can still get pretty hazy.
Published Jan 23, 2018
Authorities in Beijing have issued a first-ever “red” air pollution alert.
Published Dec 8, 2015
The haze particles blanketing eastern China harm human health, and they have a cooling effect on the climate.
Published Dec 1, 2015Image of the Day Atmosphere Land Dust and Haze Human Presence Snow and Ice
Beijing suffers from severe air pollution. The air quality in Beijing is determined by its geography, weather conditions, and anthropogenic emissions.
Published Apr 22, 2009
