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Smog and Air Pollution in China

Beijing's Air Quality May Not be Safe for the Olympics

From , former About.com Guide

Air quality is a concern for the over 10,000 athletes scheduled to compete in the 2008 summer Olympic games in Beijing, China. Heavy smog from vehicle emissions and industrialization have created dangerous particulate and ozone pollution levels in the region sparking many to be concerned about the athletes and spectators for the Olympic games.

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