Hazardous Air Pollution Shrouds Beijing
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Beijing pollution levels have soared to the worst in months on Thursday, reaching hazardous levels.
Morning traffic was shrouded in thick smog, four highways had to be closed, commuters wore masks fearing they could get sick.
-For instance, personally I have nasal inflammation
and today it's really bad. Often I worry that the
air pollution is harming me.
Heavy pollution has taken it's toll on Beijing residents.
-The pollution is really bad. Recently I've had a bad cold all the time
I've had difficulty breathing and the phlegm that I cough up
is black. I'm planning to leave Beijing, I don't want to stay here!
Authorities will begin imposing limits on car traffic,
construction and manufacturing if three consecutive days
of hazardous pollution are forecast. To curb pollution, the city will also
start using gas instead of coal for electricity and heating.