A general view of Beijing's Forbidden city is shrouded with smog on October 26, 2007 in Beijing, China. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned some outdoor events could be at risk at being postponed because of Beijing's poor air pollution.
2008 Beijing Olympics - October 26, 2007
289 Days Before the Olympics
From Marc Lallanilla, About.com
Smog shrouds the city of Beijing, China 289 days prior to the Olympics.
Photo by Guang Niu / Getty Images
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