The Western Pacific Region, a grouping of 37 countries and areas that includes China, was hit hardest by air pollution in 2012, according to a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organization.
Beijing has allocated 20 million yuan ($3.23 million) for weather modification aimed at smog reduction this year in the annual budget released by the capital's meteorological bureau on Monday.
Eight cities surrounding Beijing and its neighbors Tianjin and Hebei province, were listed on the worst 10 Chinese cities for air quality in February.
Air pollution in Beijing and neighboring Tianjin and Hebei was heavier than in other parts of the country in February, the environmental watchdog says.
PM 2.5, particulate matter of 2.5 micrometers or less, has become a crucial issue for the public, and society needs to work together to win the tough battle against the issue, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday.
Hebei province plans to attract around 200 domestic and foreign experts in environmental protection and start 50 projects in the next four years to adjust its economic structure and control pollution.
Beijing will take a series of measures to tackle its environmental problems and is confident they will not derail its bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics.
For Meng Lanzhi, founder of Hebei Tianzhu Iron and Steel (Group) Co. Ltd., smog is not just a health risk. It's also bad for business.
To reduce volatile organic compounds pollution, or VOCs, Beijing's environmental protection authority said on Thursday that it will tighten supervision over oil and gas providers.
Northeast China's Liaoning province will continue to invest heavily to conserve its once heavily polluted environment.
Smog shrouded Beijing again on Monday, three days after the city lifted its orange alert for heavy air pollution.
China is considering to build two outdoor facilities to help research smog, the Beijing News reported on Sunday.
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