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December 8, 2015

Beijing Issues First-Ever Pollution "Red Alert" Amid Choking Smog 
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Beijing has issued its first-ever "red alert" for pollution, as China's
capital city is engulfed in thick smog rife with poisonous chemicals
that can make residents sick from simply stepping outside. The
government has urged schools to close and has ordered a halt on all
outdoor construction work. In some Beijing neighborhoods, residents can
see only about 600 feet ahead of them. Beijing resident Li Teng spoke
out.

Li Teng: "I think it's really scary. I guess the pollution is serious
enough."

This comes as the western coast of Norway experiences the worst flooding
since record-keeping began more than 100 years ago. We'll speak with
climate scientist Kevin Anderson of the University of Manchester in
Britain later in the broadcast.