Choking in China's polluted city

This article regarding Linfen's pollution was really sad but it brought up a lot of the issues we're facing today with regards to Global Warming and the "going green" movement.

On the road into Linfen, the cars seem to disappear into dense smog that clings to vanishing buildings.

The sun shines through a murky haze, if at all. The smells of industry are pungent. Just a few minutes outside and your eyes start to sting, your throat starts to hurt. You may feel dizzy or nauseous.

For visitors it can be unbearable. For residents, this is life -- breathing the consequences of China's long march toward economic prosperity.

I was particularly impressed with the way in which the story was told, it included examples that were convincing as well as footage of the region to further stress the pollutions effect on Linfen's environment. The emotion was there along with the facts, and for an audience this is a critical point.

Pollution is nothing new, but it effects other parts of the world more than it can be seen elsewhere. It may be a while before Linfen is where it needs to be for the sake of its residents as well as the world. But overall, I think the article was effective.