Smog returns to Beijing skies

After three days of blue skies, the smog returns to Beijing. They only have four days until the opening ceremonies.

Smog returned to Beijing's skies on Monday, despite claims by Chinese officials that drastic anti-pollution measures had slashed the chances of Olympic events having to be rescheduled.



The familiar murky air seen in the capital reduced visibility to a few hundred yards just four days before the Olympic opening ceremony.

International Olympic Committee chief Jacques Rogge warned last year that poor air during the Games could result in the suspension of some events, particularly endurance races such as the marathon.

Should environmental departments foresee serious air pollution during the Olympics, Beijing and neighboring areas will temporarily close more factories and pull more cars off the road.

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