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Beijing warned Monday that heavy air pollution is likely during the Winter Olympics, but said emergency plans were in place to ensure the Games are not disrupted by smog. The Chinese capital declared "war on pollution" after winning the Olympics bid in 2015, shutting down dozens of coal plants and relocating heavy industries to shed its status as one of the world's most polluted cities. But air quality is still far below World Health Organization standards despite dramatic improvements in recent years, according to state data released this month. "The Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games coincide with the end...
