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Chinadaily.com.cn sharing the Olympic spirit (China Daily)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 9:17 pm

原标题Beijing leaves nothing to chance in final stage of preparations BEIJING -- Beijing is on course to stage an outstanding Olympic Games amid rising concerns over the city's air pollution and setbacks in ticket sales in 2007. [News Source]

Green issues reshaping business strategies (People’s Daily)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 8:07 pm

Environmental issues like greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and water and air pollution have become a major concern in China. Heightened environmental concerns are reshaping the nation's approach to economic and social develop ... [News Source]

Critics say new interchange will add to northeast Ohio pollution (WFMJ Youngstown)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 4:30 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) - Critics say a new interchange off Interstate 90 west of Cleveland threatens to increase vehicle emissions in a region already under a federal mandate to reduce air pollution. [News Source]

Critics say new interchange will add to northeast Ohio pollution (FOX 45 Dayton)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 4:06 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Critics say a new interchange off Interstate 90 west of Cleveland threatens to increase vehicle emissions in a region already under a federal mandate to reduce air pollution. [News Source]

‘Nanotechnology can cut down air pollution’ (The Hindu)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 2:39 pm

New Delhi: Scientists have said the emerging field of nanotechnology could provide a solution to the soaring air pollution caused by automobile emissions worldwide. Research showed that nano-treatment of engines could cut down toxic ... [News Source]

Beijing leaves nothing to chance in final stage of preparations (People’s Daily)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 2:49 am

Beijing is on course to stage an outstanding Olympic Games amid rising concerns over the city's air pollution and setbacks in ticket sales in 2007. From the venue construction to torch relay to volunteers recruitment, the Chinese or ... [News Source]

Beijing leaves nothing to chance in Olympic preparations (IANS via Yahoo! India News)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 2:04 am

Beijing, Dec 25 (Xinhua) Beijing is on course to stage an outstanding Olympic Games amid rising concerns over the city's air pollution and setbacks in ticket sales in 2007. [News Source]

Do what the Indians do (Aspen Daily News)
Tuesday December 25th 2007, 12:06 am

Having embraced the noise and air pollution of Pune, I have come to enjoy myself here. I have thought about getting a horn to carry with me as I walk through the streets so I can sound back to all the people who nearly drive over my toes. [News Source]