This is certainly a relief! Jacques Rogge et al set our minds at ease. Full text of the story (from the state-controlled English-language official outlet) is here. It begins:Beijing's air does not pose any health risk for athletes, officials... ...full story at James Fallows
from James Fallows on Wed, Aug 06 2008
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