Jul 28, 2008
Beijing remains well below international standards
The air quality in Beijing remains well below international standards, despite efforts to improve the eve of the Olympics, warned Monday the organisation Greenpeace.The average level of particulates in the air, one of the main measures of pollution, still two times higher than the standard recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO), said a report by the NGO.
The Chinese capital has however managed to reduce its levels of sulphur dioxide below the level set by WHO, according to the report entitled "China after the Olympics: lessons from Beijing."
"The air in Beijing is still suffering the economic boom and the rapid increase in the number of people owning a car," this text analysis, especially considering that Beijing has been slow to develop its transportation.
But the city has fulfilled many of its commitments on the environment, which will benefit long after the Games, says the NGO.
"What is unique about these Olympics is that they leave an environmental legacy for Beijing in terms of transport infrastructure, energy efficiency and renewable energy development, water treatment and waste, "said the organization.
The report calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to enforce environmental standards for the Olympic Games in the future.
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