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Beijing skies clear as Olympic track events open
Smog faded to blue as Beijing hosted the first day of track and field with clear air and sunny skies. Temperatures around 28 C and a light breeze accompanied a drop in particulate matter to 42 micrograms per cubic meter, the day’s lowest since measures began.
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