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Video: Powers on air pollution

Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff August 1, 2008 10:50 AM

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China's National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest, is seen through pollution in Beijing in late July. (AP Photo)

Before departing for Beijing, the Globe's John Powers kicked off our video countdown to the start of the Olympic Games by talking about air pollution in Beijing and how the quality of the air may affect the athletes competing at the 2008 Games.


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3 comments so far...

  1. You should've seen Beijing last summer then.

    Posted by Vincent August 1, 08 12:14 PM

  1. Good, informative piece - "Houston with noodles and pollution" says it all! Look forward to future updates.

    Posted by Randy Shipp August 1, 08 01:54 PM

  1. Great stage-setting, good talking head, lots of knowledge.

    Posted by pj August 1, 08 10:23 PM
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