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AUG 13, 2008
Olympic Water Self Sufficient, No Deep Aquifer Water Involved
Xinhua
A Ministry of Water Resources official said on Wednesday that Beijing could ensure a sufficient supply of water for the Olympic Games, with all water coming from the capital itself, no deep underground water being involved. Vice Minister of Water Resources Hu Siyi told a news conference that the hosting of the Games did not pose any threat to Beijing's supply of water. "There is no Olympic water diverted from the neighboring Hebei Province, and the valuable deep underground water is not used."
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AUG 13, 2008
“Environmental Champions” Film Documentary Premieres in Olympic Green
Xinhua
A new documentary film on the personal stories and achievements of seven "environmental champion" torchbearers selected by Coca-Cola for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Torch Relay made its debut in the Olympic Green here on Wednesday.
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AUG 13, 2008
Go for Gold in Olympic Weather Service
Xinhua
While people were enjoying the fireworks show in the evening, meteorologists were firing rockets to disperse threatening rainy clouds coming from the southwest. In order to keep the "Bird's Nest" dry, a total of 1,104 rockets were launched.
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AUG 6, 2008
IOC: Beijing delivers on Environmental Promises
Xinhua
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) lauded Beijing Wednesday for its efforts in environmental protection since it was awarded the right to host 2008 Games. Chairman of the IOC's environmental commission, Pal Schmitt, told the 120th IOC session that China's rapid economic growth has put a strain on the environment, but the city has done its best to tackle pollution.
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AUG 1, 2008
Report: China Unleashes Clean Revolution
Xinhua
A report published on Friday by the Climate Group hails China as the world's leading renewable energy producer, overtaking more developed economies in exploiting valuable economic opportunities, creating green-collar jobs and leading development of critical low carbon technologies.
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