China has announced that it will launch an environmental police force to help combat Beijing’s pollution crisis. Beijing's mayor has revealed that he will begin to impose tougher restrictions to reduce the country's “longstanding toxic smog problem.” He has stated that the police force would enforce regulations on outdoor barbecues garbage incineration and the burning of biomass for fuel use. The World Health Organization released a report in September 2016 revealing that 92 percent of the world breathes polluted air, and China is one of the most polluted countries. China has also ranked sixth on the list for number of deaths linked to air pollution each year. Beijing specifically has taken action against this pollution in the past as well. “In early December, Beijing and parts of northern China issued an orange alert for air pollution as high temperatures and humidity blanketed the area in a thick, heavy smog. Many outdoor activities were prohibited, large vehicles were not allowed on roads and the Hebei province completely closed some sections of highway.” I believe that it is extremely important to launch some regulations or programs to control the growing problem of pollution. Pollution damages the environment and our health. There weren't many details provided on the environmental police force so I cannot predict its efficiency. However, China needs to reduce its gas emissions and an environmental police force may be the solution.
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