dust storm

On the way to work this morning, I experienced one of the famous Beijing sand storms. Basically, during some springs, the wind is increasing in speed and it bring sand from the Gobi dessert and then spreads it around the city.

Walking on the street during this kind of weather is not a pleasure, as one feels eating dust and hard to breather. The picture from my office is self explanatory.My buddy Jeff F. sent me also some pictures from his side of the town, up North West in Wudaokou （五道口）. Thanks Jeff !

Better air， 空气好一点儿

Just wanted to let everyone know again about October 15, the Blog Action Day when all the blogs in the whole world will focus only on Environmental issues. Hope the bloggers voice will be heard...
If you have not done so, add your blog to the participating list and get ready to post something about the environment on the 15th.

Blog Action Day

Recently, the air in Beijing has been a lot better. On a sunny, clear sky day, Beijing feels so much more different.
With pollution in the air, you feel like living in an enclosed bubble and it seems like taking your breath away (not even considering the real health issues that are connected to this).

This picture, taken this morning is a view over The North 4th East Ring Road, with fluid traffic and clear sky.

Recently, at night, I am miraculously able to see some stars, including the moon which was not a privilege a while ago. Few days ago, while walking around at night in Beijing, I realized again how big the sky is and how pretty are the stars at night. It is hard to describe the feeling but it's like anything you take for granted and then you realize you don't have it anymore...

Blog Action Day October 15, 2007 - 1st post

What would happen if every blog published posts discussing the same issue, on the same day?
One issue. One day. Thousands of voices.

Now, really what would happen if every blog publishes an article that discuss the same theme, on a specific day, all around the world? I don't really know, but I am willing to find that out and SO SHOULD YOU.

What is more important in the world nowadays than our environment? Living in a city like Beijing, really gives you a different view on the environment. It's been weeks, maybe even months... I don't even remember since I last seen a sky filled with starts. Unfortunately, it is something unheard of around here...

A while ago, I've published an article about the terrible Beijing pollution and show you how a polluted day looks like (Beijing problems: air). Nowadays, Beijing municipality is experimenting a trial period where even and odd numbered license plated cars can be used in alternative days. In this way, the government is trying to see the effect of reducing by half the number of cars onto the environment.

I will commit with all my possibilities as a blogger to create awareness among the people who read my blog and see if all together we can make a difference on October 15, 2007 the 1st declared BLOG ACTION DAY.