Beijing Covered by Record-Breaking Smog: VICE News Quick Hit

Chinese officials issue the first-ever ’red alert’ as record high levels of smog cover Beijing. With pollution levels having reached 40 times what’s considered safe by the World Health Organization, schools have been urged to close and outdoor construction has been halted. Read: “Beijing Issues Highest Possible Alert Over Poisonous Smog for the First Time Ever” - Watch more Quick Hits at VICE News - Subscribe to VICE News here: