Beijing Air Quality: A Harm to Athletes?
How is it possible this is not a bigger story? The Chinese government said they’ll be spending $17 billion on clean air improvements in hopes of getting Beijing’s abysmal conditions in order by the start of the Summer Olympics in August. $17 billion? The quality is so bad that the record-holder in the marathon refuses to participate in the games.
Interestingly enough, a report from the International Olympic Committee’s Medical Commission on the conditions is being spun two totally separate ways by environmentalists and the Chinese press. Stories on the subject include some intriguing photography.
Environment News Service: IOC - Beijing Air Quality Could Put Athletes at Risk
China Daily: IOC - Beijing air quality not to harm athletes
I wonder which shots are more accurate.