Battling China’s smog
Pollution and unfavourable weather combine to bring more poor visibility and air quality to the north of the country.
25 Feb 2014
Source : Al Jazeera
Pollution and unfavourable weather combine to bring more poor visibility and air quality to the north of the country.
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