By Jordan Penner – May 12, 2008
Environmental degradation has become China’s greatest long term challenge. As China prepares for the Olympics, that long term challenge has produced immediate embarrassment. The favorite to win the marathon in Beijing has dropped out and entered into the 10,000 meter race, for fear that intense smog will severely impair his performance. Some athletes will even be staying in Japan and South Korea to escape the smog.
Source:
BC :: Collegian: Environmental news from around the world