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Air pollution is a critical issue in China, with fine particles in polluted air posing significant health risks to its citizens. These particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and cardiovascular system, causing a range of diseases, including stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and respiratory infections. The main contributors to this pollution are industry, transportation, coal power plants, and household solid fuel usage. Despite some previous efforts, the situation is worsening. China has become increasingly reliant on coal-fired power plants and heavy industries such as steel, aluminum, and cement production. This has led to a staggering statistic: approximately 2 million people in China currently die from air pollution-related causes. China’s air quality ranks 13th in the world according to the global Air Quality Life Index, and the country is the largest emitter of atmosphere-warming greenhouse gases. The levels of air pollution are five times higher than the World ...