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Smog Envelops Beijing on the Eve of Opening Ceremonies August 8th, 2008

Pollution Could Lead to I.O.C. Postponing Events

Apparently, it’s unclear whether or not the “fog” that International Olympic Committee president James Rogge reported seeing earlier today in downtown Beijing is due to pollution or excessive heat and humidity. Either way, today’s haze...more

China takes water away from farms to make Olympics look green April 2nd, 2008

In an attempt to appear greener at the upcoming Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China is diverting water from farms in the city's neighboring Hebei province. ...more