Residents in Beijing consistently complain about the high levels of air pollution in the city. In response to public opinion, the government has decided to take a positive step forward and monitor the air quality. Just this week, the Environmental Monitoring Centre in Beijing has started recording the Particulate Matter (PM) readings in the air for pollutants.
Only a few days ago heavy smog blanketed Beijing, causing nearly 700 flights to be cancelled at the airport. This caused a great deal of public outrage, prompting the government to start monitoring PM readings of 2.5 micrometers or less. It is hoped that when this information is made public knowledge, people will be encouraged to adopt cleaner lifestyles.
Holiday Rental Web agrees with this move by the Chinese government in Beijing, and hopes that the PM readings will get people thinking about what they can do to reduce air pollution. For travellers who want to check out other cities like Beijing that are doing their part for the environment, HRW suggests looking into hotels in Barcelona, Spain, or Melbourne, Australia. Both of these cities have been voted top ‘green cities’ in the world.
