Henan lead smelters remain suspended as pollution intensifies

Published: Jan 19, 2018 16:05

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Suspended smelters in Henan province are unlikely to resume production as the heavily-polluted weather intensifies with no signs of improvement.

SHANGHAI, Jan 19 (SMM)－Suspended smelters in Henan province are unlikely to resume production as the heavily-polluted weather intensifies with no signs of improvement.

In addition to previous environmental measures, Anyang, Zhengzhou and Jiyuan City were asked to reduce emissions by 30% or more. These include emissions of sulphur dioxide, nitric oxide, smoke and dust.

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