21st Century Regenerative Technology

1. BEIJING OLYMPIC GREENS: China's Green Facade of Shrubbery
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BEIJING OLYMPIC GREENS: China's Green Facade of Shrubbery

2008-07-28 17:30

Alexandra Kain - Botanical

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In preparation for the 2008 Summer Olympics Beijing has festooned the Olympic grounds with lush sculptures portraying a greener version of China than we’re used to seeing. Over the last few decades China has become a country of rampant unbridled consumption (not unlike the U.S.), leading to devastating environmental consequences with little to no government regulations. Pollution is at its acme in Beijing and the wider world is pretty well aware of this problem. So what is China doing about these serious environment issues? From these eyecatching photos it appears Beijing is trying to attack (or obfuscate?) the problem with a little bit of shrubbery!

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Riverwired.com: Freebie of the Week: B & B by the Sea

2008-07-28 17:08

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