According to a news update from the official website of the Beijing Olympics, a city official released a statement outlining specific measures that will be taken before and during the games to help improve air quality.
Measures include:
The management of motor vehicles and the promotion of more environmentally-friendly forms of transportation
A stoppage of work at all construction sites in Beijing on or before July 20, as well as at chemical plants and mining operations around Beijing
The banning of equipment that don't meet emission standards, such as coal-burning boilers
A 30 percent reduction in emissions from 19 enterprises around Beijing notorious for heavy pollution
Strict control on gas, oil, paint and solvent distribution and use