OFF-THE-SCALE AIR POLLUTION Residential blocks are seen covered in smog in Lianyungang, eastern China’s Jiangsu province on November 30. Beijing choked under the worst smog of the year on November 30, with dangerous particulates nearly 20 times healthy levels, as China’s president joined other leaders in Paris for key climate change talks. AFP PHOTO
OFF-THE-SCALE AIR POLLUTION
Residential blocks are seen covered in smog in Lianyungang, eastern China’s Jiangsu province on November 30. Beijing choked under the worst smog of the year on November 30, with dangerous particulates nearly 20 times healthy levels, as China’s president joined other leaders in Paris for key climate change talks. AFP PHOTO

BEIJING: China has ordered thousands of factories to shut as it grappled with choking smog that was nearly 24 times safe levels on Tuesday, casting a shadow over the country’s participation in Paris climate talks.

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