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Smog - by YouJun

This illustration is a tribute to “Under the Dome” by chai jing.

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It is no secret that there is a pollution problem in China, but many people don’t realize how bad it’s become until the problem has reached themselves. It’s gotten so bad that your vision is marred by the smog. People walk around town with masks because inhaling the air would be detrimental to their health. 

Early March, the Chinese Government took down an anti pollution film by journalist Chai Jing (柴静) that went viral after it was posted on social media. Nevertheless, this 104-minute film is called “Under the Dome” and can be still viewed on Youtube when outside of Mainland China.

“Under the Dome” explains that the number one cause of China’s smog is the coal industry. The Coal industry is currently burning a type of coal called “lignite”, which is the youngest and the lowest rank of coal. This means that it has more impurities than the older types of coal, and when burned, it releases more toxins into the air than older coal. I understand that the coal industry becomes a part of the culture in China’s cities because it plays a large part in their economy, however there are ways to lessen the effects of impurities in coal. “Under the Dome” gives us first glance of the Coal industry overlooking all rules and safety regulations. They do not even meet the minimum requirements of having warning signs. 

Why not just shut it down? Not only is the coal industry part of their culture, but people around the world depend on the coal for electricity. Electricity itself do not have emissions, but it is through the process of generating electricity that pollutes our air. With that in mind, we can actually help reduce global pollution by reducing the amount of electricity we use or even switching to a renewable energy source. 

You see the effects in China, it can happen to your country next. You can change that by doing your part. 


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The smog has gotten so thick, you can practically make buildings out of it!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI8q_w…