BEIJING - Beijing's average PM2.5 density dropped significantly in Q1, thanks to the capital's continuous air pollution control efforts and favorable weather conditions during this period.

As much as 80 percent of the PM2.5 inhaled by Beijing residents are in their home and office rather than the open air, a recent survey has revealed.

The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region saw more days of severe air pollution in March than the monthly national average and worsening conditions since February, a report from the national environment wat

NEW DELHI: A Greenpeace East Asia analysis of air pollution levels in 360 Chinese cities has revealed that air quality in the coastal cities and Beijing has considerably improved in the last one ye

China's choking air pollution is moving to the country's west, environmental group Greenpeace said, though air quality may have modestly improved in eastern cities such as Beijing in recent months.

China’s central and western regions had the worst air pollution in the nation during the first quarter, according to Greenpeace East Asia.

Hazardous air particles blamed for asthma and breathing problems show up in the Chinese capital at a rate of more than double the national target, an environmental watchdog said on Thursday, accord

Pollution levels will peak on Friday, particularly in areas of south-east England where the government are advising the entire population to reduce physical activity

Set aside any romantic notions of Paris in the spring. Visitors to the French capital are facing the choice of using an umbrella or wearing a mask.