Tianjin Eye, a landmark giant Ferris wheel, is seen over Haihe River in Tianjin. [Photo/VCG] TIANJIN -- North China's Tianjin Municipality saw PM2.5 levels plummet during the past three quarters thanks to effective pollution control, local authorities said Wednesday. The average density of PM2.5, fine particulate matter that causes smog, in Tianjin dropped to 46 micrograms per cubic meter in the first three quarters, down 23.3 percent year-on-year, the best result ever recorded, according to the city's environmental protection bureau. Yang Yong, an official with the bureau, noted that Tianjin, which neighbors Beijing, said the average PM2.5 density was 30 micrograms per cubic meter in September, plummeting 40 percent year on year. The improvement was a result of a series of well-targeted measures, such as promoting clean energy heating, monitoring emissions from factories and the demolition of coal-fired boilers. From January to July, the average PM2.5 level in 28 Chinese cities prone to air pollution, including Beijing and Tianjin, declined by 13.9 percent year on year, according to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment. silicone diabetic braceletscolor wristbandscustom goyard braceletcolorfilled wristbandsbracelets with sayings customize
TAIPEI -- A child welfare organization in Taiwan has called for tighter supervision of dating apps to avoid potential harm to young people.The Child Welfare League Foundation (CWLF) published a report Monday, showing that of the children it surveyed, 37.7 percent have used mobile dating applications to get to know strangers."There are three major potential dangers for children using dating apps: leaking of personal information, dangerous requests from strangers, and children leaving home to meet strangers in person," said Huang Yun-Hsuan, with the CWLF.Huang said if children do not have a good relationship with their family, they might resort to meeting strangers online to seek connection."We have noticed a rise in the number of children leaving home in such cases," Huang said.According to the report, dating apps have the loopholes in areas such as age limits, reporting mechanisms, and leaking locations due to the app's GPS function.The organization called on the Taiwan administration to tighten supervision. It also asked dating app operators to strengthen self-discipline, while children should be taught to better protect themselves."Parents should communicate with their children more to avoid potential harm," Huang said.The report was conducted among children aged between 12 and 17. It received 1,889 responses, 49.1 percent were junior high school students and the remainder senior high school students.
