Environment loses out in Russia's race to Sochi
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 03:01
in Earth & Climate
Just outside the Olympic Park in Sochi, where the Winter Games open on Friday, is a green space with benches, artificial ponds and a couple of hides. "Ornithological Park", the sign declares.
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