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China Aims to Eliminate Air Pollution by 2025

2/25/2025

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China is on a mission to conquer severe air pollution by 2025, with promising strides already visible in 2024. The average PM2.5 concentration has plummeted to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, and the nation celebrated 87.2% of days with clear skies. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is committed to tightening emission controls and championing clean energy to keep this momentum alive.

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China is on a mission to conquer severe air pollution by 2025, with promising strides already visible in 2024. The average PM2.5 concentration has plummeted to 29.3 micrograms per cubic meter, and the nation celebrated 87.2% of days with clear skies. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is committed to tightening emission controls and championing clean energy to keep this momentum alive.