Subway pollution may raise heart disease, cancer risk for Beijing commuters, study finds
(WorldNews China)

High levels of air pollution in Beijing’s subway system could be putting commuters at higher risk of heart disease and lung cancer, according to a new study by a Chinese non-governmental think tank. Releasing the study on Thursday, researchers from the independent Rock Environment and Energy Institute said passengers should wear face masks and the state-owned subway firm should improve ventilation to reduce exposure to the pollution. “We can almost tell how bad it is just by......