With Beijing experiencing record-high levels of air pollution, attempts
to protect oneself seem to have led to an interesting innovation - the
'breathing bicycle'.
What it uses
The
'breathing bicycle' uses an IKEA perforated garbage can, moped helmet,
fighter-pilot breathing mask, wheel-powered generator and home air
filtration system.
How it works
While
pedalling, electricity is generated for the power to activate the
system to filter out haze and provide the rider with clean air.
Built by Artist Matt Hope
The
bicycle has been built by Artist Matt Hope in an attempt to breathe
better. According to the US embassy monitor, the air quality in Beijing
is classified as 'very unhealthy'.
Air quality in Beijing 'very unhealthy'
Air quality in Beijing has mostly stayed above "very unhealthy" and "hazardous" levels since the beginning of this year.
Anger over high air pollution
Street-level
anger over the air pollution that blanketed many northern cities this
winter has spilled over into online appeals for Beijing to clean water
supplies as well.
Chinese government has pledged support
Chinese
Premier Li Keqiang has pledged that his government would "show even
greater resolve" in tackling China's festering pollution crisis, a
source of increasing public fury. Beijing will set deadlines to
tackle pollution caused by man-made factors, Li said, adding that the
government will phase out "backward production facilities".
Chinese government has pledged support
Chinese
Premier Li Keqiang has pledged that his government would "show even
greater resolve" in tackling China's festering pollution crisis, a
source of increasing public fury. Beijing will set deadlines to
tackle pollution caused by man-made factors, Li said, adding that the
government will phase out "backward production facilities".
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