Describe one major pollution event affecting more than one country and examine the consequences of and responses to this event:
Beijing, the world's largest, and most densely populated city in the world faces issues regarding air pollution several times a year. During the first month of 2013, Beijing had one of the worst pollution events in history which was magnified with the lack of air circulation and freezing temperatures. IT has been dubbed the worst pollution event created by man made emissions. The US embassy in Beijing has recorded an air quality index of 755 which is about 50% more then the maximum limit.
The pollution events faced by the people of Beijing can cause many consequences. The majority of the population of Beijing will be faced with impaired lung functions as most of them don't have access to homes with air circulation filtration systems. The pollution also affects the agriculture of the area, the agriculture is likely to be toxic as it is exposed to such harsh conditions. Ecosystems are severely affected as pollution is constantly dumped into rivers and oceans, as well as land animals suffering from impaired lungs due to air pollution.
