It’s winter in China, which means the sky is filled with thick smog in many areas.

As China fires up its coal heaters for the season, this polluted miasma (see definition and hear pronunciation below) hovers over such cities as Shanghai and Beijing–and it’s getting worse.

Imagine what it must be like to live in a polluted city, where you sometimes need to don a mask just to go outside.

The conditions are not only unpleasant, but also dangerous. The fog contains particles that are particularly harmful to human lungs.

If you live in an area where you are able to breathe fresh air, you may be luckier than you realize!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: What do you think the Chinese government should do about the polluted miasma that occurs during winter?

Miasma: An unpleasant or harmful smell or vapor.

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