29 eerie photos that show just how polluted China's air has become
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In December, pollution so bad that some called it the "airpocalypse" caused a halt of everyday life in Beijing. Cars couldn't be driven, planes were grounded, and schools had to be temporarily closed.
But Beijing isn't the only city affected. The cold winter months often cause air pollution levels to rise throughout much of China, as more homes are burning coal for heat.
Below, see 29 photos that show China among the smog.
Jack Sommer and Cyrus Engineer contributed reporting to a previous version of this article.
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