Runners undeterred by thick smog engulfing the Chinese capital ran the Beijing Marathon maskless on Sunday, many wearing shorts in one of the warmest Octobers on record.
Just an average day I guess? They might be used to it at this point but I’d be curious to see if cancer rates are rising in Beijing and if there is any data pointing towards smog as a direct cause
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Just an average day I guess? They might be used to it at this point but I’d be curious to see if cancer rates are rising in Beijing and if there is any data pointing towards smog as a direct cause
I imagine so though it’s actually improved notably in recent years.