I've complained about the air pollution before, but now it's making international headlines. Did you hear about Beijing and its off-the-charts air quality index? Keep in mind that 500 is the top of the Air Quality Index scale, which uses standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. On Saturday at 8:00 p.m., the index read 755, "when all of Beijing looked like an airport smokers' lounge" (New York Times). And would you believe that Beijing's air pollution can be seen from space?! See scary pictures here, and more here.
What's slightly worrisome is the fact that the pollution seems to be moving south toward Shanghai. See below and notice that "protection is recommended." You may soon be seeing Mike and I sporting some stylin' masks.
Jon Stewart talked about the smog in China on his show last night! Yikes...
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