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October 31, 2005
Beijing the World’s Most Polluted City
Beijing is now the pollution capital of the world, according to satellite data gathered by the European Space Agency.
The city produces the world’s highest levels of nitrogen dioxide, which can cause fatal damage to the lungs.
The Guardian article on this subject notes that Beijing now has 2.5 million automobiles, a doubling over the last five years. This figure implies only about 160 cars per thousand population, however; most developed countries have about 400-500 cars per thousand.
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