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December 18, 2015

China: Beijing Issues Its 2nd "Red Alert" for Toxic Smog 
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In China, Beijing has issued its second-ever "red alert" for air
pollution today as officials warn that toxic smog will descend upon the
city for four days. Last week, Beijing issued its first-ever "red
alert," leading to the shutdown of more than 3,000 schools and the
closing of factories and construction sites.

 

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