Air quality in Beijing is “crazy bad” according to the U.S. Embassy. They made the announcement on Friday after other adjectives failed to accurately describe the level of air pollution in the city. The U.S. Embassy independently monitors air quality in the area.
Crazy Bad Retracted as Description of Beijing Air Quality
However, eventually, the term “crazy bad” was retracted later as “incorrect.” Now the U.S. Embassy will use more appropriate language once the air quality index rises above 500, which is a level that is hazardous for people in any type of health.
It is rather scary that the air quality is so crazy bad that schools do not have outdoor exercise, and residents have been asked to stay indoors – especially those who are elderly and children. Even youth football games have been cancelled due to the poor air quality. There are so many things that contribute to the poor air quality in Beijing. There are factories burning coal in the winter, and then there is the fact that at least 1,200 cars hit the roads each and every day.
It is scary that Beijing is experiencing such crazy bad air quality lately. What is the plan to clean it up? How much is it affecting the health of the city’s residents? This is really tough to figure out how to fix, but something will have to be done. People cannot keep living like that. Obviously crazy bad may be a tough term to swallow, but what words are the right ones to use to describe the air quality in Beijing? Do you have any ideas?
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