Air Pollution in China's Capital Declines Over the Past Decade

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Nabilah Muhamad 18/10/2024 16:40 WIB

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According to Statista data, air pollution in China's capital, Beijing, has decreased over the past decade, as evidenced by a significant reduction in PM2.5 levels.

Air Pollution Levels in Beijing, China, Based on Average Annual PM2.5 Concentration (2013-2023)

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Air Pollution Levels in Beijing, China, Based on Average Annual PM2.5 Concentration (2013-2023)

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Based on data compiled by Statista, air pollution in Beijing, China's capital, has decreased over the past decade.

In 2013, the average concentration of 2.5-micron particulate matter (PM2.5) in Beijing's air reached 101.6 micrograms per cubic meter (µg/m³).

This gradually decreased to 39 µg/m³ in 2023.

According to IQ Air's air quality criteria, Beijing's air has improved from unhealthy for sensitive groups (2013) to good (2023).

Here's a breakdown of air quality based on PM2.5 levels from IQ Air:

* Good: 0—50 µg/m³
* Moderate: 51—100 µg/m³
* Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups: 101—150 µg/m³
* Unhealthy: 151—200 µg/m³
* Very Unhealthy: 201—300 µg/m³
* Hazardous: >300 µg/m³

According to Statista, in recent years, the Chinese government has implemented various policies to improve air quality in the region.

One example is a license plate lottery system to limit the growth of private vehicles. Residents cannot buy vehicles without a license plate issued by the local government.

The local government also limited coal consumption in Beijing by closing several industrial sites.

"Beijing's efforts to improve air quality have also been highly praised by the UN as a successful model for other cities," Statista wrote in its report on Monday, February 12, 2024.

However, these efforts have drawn criticism due to the relocation of many factories to surrounding provinces.

Editor : Adi Ahdiat

"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."