He Dongxian, Assoc. Prof. at China Agricultural University: “Almost every farm is caught in a smog panic.” The smog is blocking photosynthesis resulting in poor seedling quality which will have a severe effect on agricultural output this year.

Scientists liken Chinese smog to ‘nuclear winter’
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Air pollution in parts of China is now so extreme it could lead to conditions similar to a “nuclear winter,” scientists say. The smog that covers the country has become so thick it is impeding photosynthesis, potentially disrupting China’s food supply. …read more