Addressing Beijing Air Pollution
Asian Development Bank | May 2013
Abstract
This policy note identifies measures to curtail air pollution in Beijing. It recommends short- and long-term policy measures.
Recent episodes of severe air pollution in Beijing in the form of winter smog have led to heightened concerns over the implications for public health and environmental sustainability. Severe episodes arise when there is an interaction between air pollutants and weather conditions in the form of smog.
This policy note identifies measures to curtail air pollution in Beijing. Policy recommendations are grouped into two categories. First, short-term actions to prevent further air pollution episodes that threaten human health. Second, longer-term measures, including suitable investments and policy changes, to ensure air quality on a sustainable basis.
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Asian Development Bank. 2013. Addressing Beijing Air Pollution. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/607. License: CC BY 3.0 IGO.Keywords
Regulatory Environments
Environmentally Sustainable Development
Environmentally Sound
Environmentally Damaging Subsidies
Environmental Monitoring
Environmental Impact Assessment
Environmental Health Hazards
Environmental Cleanup
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