Environmental Health Perspectives
2008
Environmental Health Perspectives Overview
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Dooley Erin E.
Primary Institution: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Conclusion
Beijing is making significant efforts to improve air quality ahead of the Olympics, but it remains uncertain if these measures will be sufficient.
Supporting Evidence
- Beijing has taken drastic measures to reduce pollution levels ahead of the Olympics.
- Researchers reported that climate change is affecting microbial communities in Alaska.
- A study found that rice foods sold in Western supermarkets can contain high levels of inorganic arsenic.
- The CDC has recommended testing artificial turf fields for lead after high levels were found.
- The U.S. is increasingly importing food from countries with lower sanitary standards.
- A new fuel cell system developed by Harvard students may provide a safer lighting solution for Africa.
Takeaway
Beijing is trying really hard to clean the air before the Olympics, but we don't know if it will be clean enough in time.
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