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Olympics: Air Pollution Reduction Measures are In Place But (OOPS!) Pollution...
Despite six days of forcing Beijing motorists to drive on alternate days this last week, the air pollution index rose from a reading of 55 on Sunday to 110 on Friday. Readings over 100 and considered unhealthy for children, seniors and those with allergies or asthma. ...Aussie basketballers more worred about Beijing pollution than American compet...
"The Australian Women's basketball team's WNBA superstar Lauren Jackson is not fretting about the basketball war with America that awaits her in Beijing; she's more worried about the weather. Asked at a lunch on the Gold Coast about Australia's ultra-intense...
Top 20 most polluted cities in the world
A list of the best and a list of the worst. Today it is the latter and the top 20 most polluted cities are being highlighted, just in time for the Olympics. It doesn't come as a surprise that China hosts 16 of the... Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins
"Emergency Beijing Olympic pollution scheme begins By Ben Blanchard Reuters - Sunday, July 20 12:01 pmBEIJING (Reuters) - Beijingers breathed easier on Sunday as traffic restrictions and factory closures came into effect in a last ditch attempt to turn the often... IQ = Mental Age - So What's Yours
"" IQ or intelligence quotient, is thought to be a matter of everyday experiences which makes some people smarter than others. But, how do we measure smartness or intelligence and do you buy into this concept? Take a IQ test here and take a fascinating news IQ test here to... 2008 Summer Olympics, officially - Games of the XXIX Olympiad (Part2)
The 2008 Summer Olympics emblem is known as "Dancing Beijing" The 2008 Games of the XXIX Olympiad, August 8th - 24th, are the 19th version of the summer games. 205 countries of the total 221 around the world are participating in these Olympics. The circle and square... Message to Noisy Neighbors: Blast your Music Inside, Don't Ruin our Summer
You are getting ready to relax with a book, sip a cold drink or go out to the backyard and lay in the hammock to take a nap then the noise starts.You got stuck with Neighbors from Hell who think nothing of blasting their stereo not in the house mind you but in their backyard... 2008 Summer Olympics, officially - Games of the XXIX Olympiad (Part1)
The major worldwide athletic event of 2008 comes with four very distinct & complex perspectives, unfortunately. We intend to review these 4 Olympic perspectives: Sports (countries participating, athletes, athletic events & world records); Politics of human rights...Bush: "Goodbye from the world's biggest polluter"
George Bush surprised world leaders with a "joke" he made at the conclusion of the G8 summit. ""The American leader, who has been condemned throughout his presidency for failing to tackle climate change, ended a private meeting with the words: "Goodbye from the world's...Brazil: Scientists discover new reefs teeming with marine life
"Doubling the size of the southern Atlantic's largest reef system Fort Lauderdale, FL (July 8, 2008) – Scientists announced today the discovery of reef structures they believe doubles the size of the Southern...Key developing nations reject G-8 climate plan
"China, India and other energy-guzzling developing nations on Wednesday rejected key elements of a global warming strategy embraced by President Bush and leaders of wealthy nations.""The five main developing nations...Beijing 'failing pollution test'
This report from BBC will bring blow to Chinese efforts to promote Beijing as an International city. "Just a month before the start of the Beijing Olympics, the city is still failing to meet international air...Indonesian homemakers turn trash into fashion frills
Interesting way to do a business... " Used detergent labels and toothpaste tubes from Indonesia are going from landfills to fashion frills on bags and wallets sold in Singapore, Australia and the United States. The...Climate havoc killing off penguins
"PENGUIN populations have plummeted at a key breeding colony in Argentina, mirroring declines in many species of the marine flightless birds due to climate change, pollution and other factors, a study shows. ...'Carbon Offsets': A Good Idea That's Not Working
The problem with introducing 'green' initiatives that are based on "opt-in" actions by consumers, is that consumers rarely, if ever, opt-in -- particularly when their 'opting-in' requires paying an additional fee....
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