A dangerous cloud of smog continues to cover Beijing, China and all outdoor sports activities have been postponed until Tuesday of this week. The city's Air Quality index is more than 500 micrograms, which is the highest level without going "beyond index." The sale of face-masks has hit an all-time high, as well as reports of respiratory problems. Streets have been emptier lately and the sun is hardly visible through the thick cloud. On Monday morning, the pollution exceeded the index of Air Quality with as much as 755 micrograms. Despite belief that Beijing's air quality has improved since the 2008 Olympics, city residents say that is not the case. The Hyundai Motor Company has suspended production and almost 30 construction sites have postponed production. Beijing is currently being compared to Los Angeles.
http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/14/world/asia/china-smog-blanket/index.html?hpt=hp_t2
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