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In Shanghai, the air is dangerous to human health
Last reviewed: 30.06.2025
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The Chinese government and scientists have long been fighting industrial and other emissions that have a negative impact on the health of the country's residents. The most polluted city is Shanghai. At the end of last week, experts recorded a record level of air pollution there. The last time Shanghai managed to approach similar indicators was in the spring of 2007.
Light rainfall early last week has resulted in mudslides hitting the city. Sandstorms are adding to the general unfavourable situation. One is coming from the north, the other from the coast.
Doctors recommend tourists and city residents wear protective masks. However, they are unlikely to help people with respiratory problems. Some experts have criticized the authorities, accusing them of the fact that preventive measures (for example, planting trees) could improve the environmental situation.
According to Dong Wenbo, a specialist at Fudan University, the longer a sandstorm travels, the smaller the particles that remain in the air. Therefore, rain can only settle a small part of the large, solid particles. In this regard, the air pollution indicators in Shanghai have already reached a record 500 units. At the same time, a figure of 300 units is considered dangerous to human health.
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