2007-11-08 02:28:11 · 12 answers · asked by Bubsoup 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
Cars. factories, the same as the rest of the world.
2007-11-08 02:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UN report said levels of particulate matter -- small air-borne particles that can worsen asthma, affect lung function and cause bronchitis -- were at times 200 percent above World Health Organisation standards.
It blamed Beijing's poor air quality in part on the three million cars that clog its streets, a number that is growing by 1,200 daily.
The lead writer of that report, Paolo Revellino, who is visiting Beijing for a few days to take part in the environmental forum, said the pollution on Friday was of concern.
"I looked out the window this morning and I saw all that. I believe it's quite a common sight in Beijing. I'd need my scientific measurements to tell you what it is. But it sure doesn't look too good," he told AFP.
Chinese officials have said they are confident that they can take contingency measures to guarantee good air quality during the Games.
Beijing banned 1.3 million cars off the streets during an experiment in August and is planning a similar scheme for next year during the August 8-24 Games, Beijing organising committee vice president Jiang Xiaoyu said Thursday.
Other plans include shutting down construction sites and closing or reducing the operations of polluting industries in and around Beijing.
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2007-11-08 06:16:31 · answer #2 · answered by Loren S 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
effective particulates of sand being blown in from the northwest, which was grazing land and farm land, yet has undergone desertification by using over use regularly disguise Beijing with smog.
2016-10-15 11:32:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much dust in the air, from every lines you can imagine.
The environment is terrible. Particles in the air are the core for wet air to coherent, etc. Including the sand wind from the west.
2007-11-08 02:39:28 · answer #4 · answered by freshman 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The pollution from all the factories that are taking jobs away from Americans.
2007-11-08 02:32:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
A butterfly flapping its wings in America.
2007-11-08 02:37:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Automobiles, unregulated manufacturing plants, etc.
You plan on making a trip?
2007-11-08 02:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
many companies are using coal for their factories, cars etc.
2007-11-08 04:56:27 · answer #8 · answered by rob_nillify 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
air pollution
2007-11-08 02:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by elah 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's caused by a billion Chinese
2007-11-08 02:35:50 · answer #10 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋