A thick smog distorts this general view of the Central Business District on July 28, 2008 in Beijing, China. Pollution levels remained high just 11 days before the Olympics. The Chinese capital considered banning 90 percent of private cars from its roads and closing more factories in a last-ditch bid to clear smoggy skies for the Olympics, according to state media reports.
2008 Beijing Olympics - July 28, 2008
11 Days Before the Olympics
By Marc Lallanilla, About.com Guide
Smog persists with a week an a half until the Olympic Games.
Photo by Andrew Wong / Getty Images
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