Beijing
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Environmental overview
China's capital, once synonymous with severe winter smog, now an often-cited case of large-scale air pollution control, while still facing water scarcity on the North China Plain.
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Major issues
What is changing in Beijing.
WaterAir
Severity is descriptive editorial metadata summarising documented effects. It is not a measured index or a score.
- 01WaterSeverity: HighWater scarcity on the North China PlainBeijing sits in one of the world's most water-stressed regions, with long-term groundwater decline and reliance on water transfers.3 causes · 3 impacts · 3 solutions · 2 sources
- 02AirSeverity: ModerateBeijing's air pollution controlSevere winter smog prompted sustained national and regional action, and fine particulate levels have fallen substantially since 2013.4 causes · 3 impacts · 4 solutions · 3 sources