Athletes, spectators faced unprecedented air pollution at 2008 Olympic Games
Friday, June 19, 2009 - 12:35
in Psychology & Sociology
(PhysOrg.com) -- Particulate air pollution during the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing constantly exceeded levels considered excessive by the World Health Organization, was far worse than other recent Olympic Games, and was about 30 percent higher than has been reported by Chinese environmental experts - even though some favorable weather conditions helped reduce the problem.
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