Friends adjust their masks against the choking pollution outside an amusement park on a hazy day yesterday in Beijing. Photo: AP

Pollution blocked out the sun. Photo: AFP

A parking attendant had an unenviable job at a roadside post. Photo: AFP

Smog in north shows problem is being ignored, say activists

Worsening smog proves the government has underestimated the problem, activists say

Published: 12:00am, 13 Jan, 2013

Updated: 4:20am, 13 Jan, 2013

Friends adjust their masks against the choking pollution outside an amusement park on a hazy day yesterday in Beijing. Photo: AP

Pollution blocked out the sun. Photo: AFP

A parking attendant had an unenviable job at a roadside post. Photo: AFP

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