The Odd Shapes of PM2.5

By Michael Zhao on February 29, 2016

A recent episode of “Approaching Science,” a CCTV documentary series, discussed the smog that’s been choking the mainland for the past few years. The show interviews scientists and laypeople to paint a comprehensive picture of the challenges that air pollution is creating for the Chinese as individuals and as a society. Scientists are rushing to understand the problem and come up with effective responses before it’s too late—from smog warning signals to setting up cameras to track air visibility.

Former Energy Official Says Police Tortured Him into Confessing

NEA’s Xu Yongsheng Says Police and Prosecutors Deprived Him of Sleep and Intimidated Him

on February 29, 2016

A former deputy director of National Energy Administration (NEA) on trial for taking bribes has pleaded not guilty because he says the charges are based on a false confession that was extracted via torture and intimidation, according to a person who attended the closed-door trial.

Xu Yongsheng, whose one-day trial was held in the Beijing No. 1 Intermediate People’s Court on February 23, is accused of accepting more than 5.6 million yuan in cash and gifts from eight state-owned companies, court documents seen by Caixin show.

Washington Free Beacon

on February 29, 2016

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