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Beijing was once notorious for its dangerous air pollution. Today, the city looks dramatically different. Through investments in clean energy, electric transportation, stricter emissions standards, and urban green spaces, China has made remarkable progress in improving Beijing’s air quality. Medea returns to Beijing after many years to see the transformation firsthand. Imagine what the United States could accomplish if we invested $1.5 trillion in clean air, public health, and sustainable communities instead of pouring it into the Pentagon and the war machine!