Smog season opens in China — PM2.5 levels exceed 1,000 micrograms But contrary to EPA prediction, there are no reports of deaths. Just some sore throats. From Toxcy.com: Based on EPA “science,” the death rate should have doubled. Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook More Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit