China Battles Worst Smog of the Year

China has been engulfed in the worst smog of the year for the past few days and more than 70 cities have declared either red or orange alerts for air pollution. The poor air quality has prompted the government to order factories shut down, restrict driving and close schools in worst-hit cities - including the capital city of Beijing. The restrictive measures, which went into effect as early as last Friday, won’t be lifted until Thursday when stronger winds are expected to help disperse...

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