Discussion: Why is it so difficult to conquer smog?

By HE Ping

Abstract: The smog governance has not been effective for many years, and smog is still a major problem plaguing China. The author analyzes the plight of ineffective smog governance and concludes with three reasons: the “indicator of smog governance” treats the symptoms but not the root cause; academic monopoly makes the cause of smog a taboo; interest groups have lost their social responsibilities. Therefore, the author believes that in order to get out of the smog governance predicament, we should give up slogans or indicators smog governance, expand the monitoring   indicators and scope, and adopt innovative control methods, etc. for a promising atmospheric governance.

Key words: Smog, air pollution, PM2.5, indicators, governance

HE Ping. Discussion: Why is it so difficult to conquer smog? BioGreen - Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development. Vol.1, March, 2023. Total issues 37. ISSN2749-9065

Photo 1 Air quality in Beijing urban area from March 4 to 12, 2023

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