Beijing has issued its first ever red alert for air pollution after levels reached up to ten times the level considered safe by the World Health Organisation. Residents are advised to not go outside unless absolutely necessary and to wipe down their skin after being outdoors. But will the measures – which many find inconvenient – do any good? | The Guardian

As winter approaches, the air quality in China’s capital reaches hazardous levels every year. ➔ Watch the video (0:40) ▶️ | Al Jazeera English