Since then, I've been following the blog of James Fallows who also has been posting photos for comparison.
In the last several days -- China has done several things to try to improve the air quality for the Olympics.
- Temporarily shutting down most factories East of Beijing
- Even-Odd car restrictions
Both of these are huge undertakings. Consensus, so far, is that the measures are not working. That said -- I heard it's supposed to rain soon, and there really hasn't been a decent rain in Beijing since the shut-downs and traffic restrictions.
James Fallows' "Weather" Photos for July
July 2, 2008 East or west, home is best
![Photo by James Fallows - July 2](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_1_IMG_4089.jpg)
July 12, 2008 With 26 days to go
![Photo by James Fallows - July 12](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_2_IMG_4105.jpg)
July 15, 2008 Something familiar, something new
![Photo by James Fallows - July 15](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_3_IMG_4130-1.jpg)
July 19, 2008 Everything changes tomorrow
![Photo by James Fallows - July 19](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_4_IMG_4167.jpg)
July 26, 2008 Sunday morning Beijing
![Photo by James Fallows - July 26](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_5_IMG_4186.jpg)
July 27, 2008 Eleven days to go
![Photo by James Fallows - July 27](/img/beijing-2008-olympics-in-the-air_6_IMG_4189.jpg)
So, that's the view in Beijing. It's not really pollution, it's Olympic Spirit In The Air!