Shenyang PM 2.5 Air Pollution Hits 1,400; WHO Recommended Max 24-Hour Average Is 25

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In some parts of Shenyang, Sunday's readings of tiny particulate which can get into the lungs, known as PM 2.5, exceeded 1,400 mg per cubic metre, according to state media People's Daily. The WHO recommends a maximum 24-hour average of 25 mg per cubic metre.

"As far as we are aware from the data we have been observing over the past few years, this is the highest ever PM 2.5 level recording" in the country, Dong Liansai a campaigner with environmental group Greenpeace, told AFP news agency. There has been no government confirmation of this assertion.

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The deterioration in air quality came as the city's coal-powered heating system fired up for the winter. Local media reported delays in the enacting of emergency measures, such as warnings to the public and issuance of stop-work orders to work sites.

A Global Times editorial blamed local officials for inexperience in tackling pollution and "inconsistent channels of communication". It also blamed "unreasonable modes of energy consumption and [the] industrial structure".

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Multiple Weibo users shared ghostly images of neon signs "floating" in the air as buildings were rendered nearly invisible by the smog





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http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-34773556

[darkangel218]

1. They're suffocating

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I wish Chinese people would say enough is enough, and try to change this. I don't think they realize how bad for their health this is.

[phantom power]

4. They know. The Chinese middle class are starting to make noise about it.

[daleanime]

2. kick, kick, kick.....

[Mnemosyne]

3. And it spreads. I wonder how many respiratory complaints there are hourly? Sad situation. nt

[GliderGuider]

5. It's the Chinese version of London's "pea soup" fogs.

It's the price of "progress", I guess.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pea_soup_fog

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6. It's the smell of money, y'all!!!