Brickbat: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Beijing has a bad problem with smog. In
February, for instance, particulate measures rose to 15 times the
level considered safe. So officials are taking action by
banning outdoor
grills. Those caught cooking outside face a fine of up to
$3,200. But many Beijing residents don’t seem to think the ban will
have much impact, with one website saying authorities are
determined to blame pollution on “everything except cars or
coal.”