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China's Air & Water Get Cleaner in 2026
13 Aug
Summary
- PM2.5 density decreased by 6.2% in the first seven months.
- Good air quality days increased by 3.9 percentage points.
- 86.5% of monitored surface water met good quality standards.
China has seen notable improvements in its air and water quality during the first seven months of 2026. The nation has intensified its environmental protection efforts, yielding positive results.
According to the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, PM2.5 density, a key air pollution indicator, fell by 6.2% compared to the same period last year. The proportion of days with good air quality also rose by 3.9 percentage points, signaling cleaner skies.
Furthermore, water quality has seen significant progress. In the first seven months of 2026, 86.5% of monitored surface water sections and sites achieved Class I to III grades, indicating good quality. This marks a 2.4 percentage point increase from the previous year, reinforcing the effectiveness of China's environmental initiatives.
