Nation proposed as antipollution model

Scientist: African countries can copy Beijing's progress, starting in Kenya

China's practices in curbing air pollution could be valuable for countries in Africa that are dealing with the issue, as more measures to protect the continent's environment are considered, a top UN scientist said.

The comprehensive controls that led to air pollution reductions in China have brought remarkable progress for the country, especially in Beijing, said Liu Jian, chief scientist at the United Nations Environment Programme.