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."

Comments

[UnCivilServant]

They should turn it into a plus instead of a minus - "Beijing: get all of your minerals in one breath"

[LiveFreeOrDiet]

Ban grilling?! I'd have to emigrate immediately. And take my Smokey Joe with me.

[DdC]

Smoke Gets In My I
Ancient and modern historians, archaeologists, anthropologists and philologists all agree that cannabis is one of mankind's oldest cultivated crops.

LUNG CLEANER AND EXPECTORANT
Cannabis is the best natural expectorant to clear the human lungs of smog, dust, and the phlegm associated with tobacco use.

[Rufus J. Firefly]

B-b-ut, how will I grill my Portobello?

[Rich]

So officials are taking action by banning outdoor grills.

Emphasis added. What could possibly go wrong?

[Swiss Servator, CH yeah!]

+1 carbon monoxide poisoning case followed by fire.

[R C Dean]

Everyone knows indoor grills don't pollute. Its amazing. Move that grill indoors and poof! no more smoke.

You should try it!