A shame that we are also not fostering human rights as well!
Onésimo Alvarez-Moro
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Much has been said about China's poor environmental record, however as the 2008 Olympics approach and with the world watching, China is making tremendous efforts to place sustainability at the forefront of its Olympic agenda. The efforts being made to ‘green' the Beijing Olympics may help move China forward on a more sustainable path for the future.
According to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the governing body of the Olympics, sustainability has been a key prerequisite for designing and constructing the Olympic Games' events and facilities since 1991.
China is no exception. Like every other Olympic venue in recent years, the Beijing Olympics have developed a comprehensive sustainability agenda.
Wan Gang, China's Technology Minister, notes the City of Beijing has made great efforts to improve environment conditions over the past six years.
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