What is the main source of pollution in Beijing?
Vehicle emissions are the primary source of air pollution in Beijing, according to the Ministry of Environmental Protection, which has carried out source analysis of PM2.5 in capital cities of provinces and municipalities across China.
How best to cope with smog in Beijing?
Children, senior citizens, people with respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases are recommended to avoid outdoor activities, while other residents are advised to do indoor activities as much as possible and wear face masks or other anti-smog gear outside.
Meanwhile, local medical and health organizations are advised to arrange more emergency shifts to provide treatment for respiratory illnesses.
Who defied the emergency measures?
A team of relevant authorities in Beijing inspected the implementation of emergency measures in the municipality.
The team found 438 companies with stationary pollution sources, 14 illegal environmental activities, 24 vehicles with excessive discharges, nine outdoor barbecues and 12 open-air fires.
How can commuters be helped when cars are restricted?
To aid commuters, 21,000 to 25,000 more buses will be laid on each day with more than 150 buses as back up to relieve the burden, according to Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport.
How will students study when schools and kindergartens are closed?
Teachers should keep in touch with students and their parents through the Internet and other communication tools, and guide students to study by themselves, according to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education.
