December 2013 brought thick haze that stretched from Beijing to Shanghai.
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Smog and haze-filled clouds blanketed Beijing and other parts of China.
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Low winter temperatures exacerbate smog.
A combination of dust and air pollution hovered over much of the coastal plain.
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In October 2013, severe smog and haze-filled fog blanketed northeastern China.
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Pollution far exceeding World Health Organization standards blanketed the North China Plain in October 2014.
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The haze particles blanketing eastern China harm human health, and they have a cooling effect on the climate.
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With most lockdowns ending and economic activity resuming, levels of the air pollutant have returned to near normal for this time of year.
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Over the past month, more than 400 people have died due to air pollution in Iran’s capital.
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Air pollution is less common in southern China, but Guangdong province can still get pretty hazy.
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