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Achieving Olympic Gold in Water Resources
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WEF Highlights
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July 1, 2008
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- Fox, Andrea
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American companies address Beijing water challenges in preparation for the world's top summer sporting event
Major American conglomerates are wrapping up hundreds of projects for the upcoming Beijing Summer Olympics that kick off on Aug. 8. They are providing energy, air, transportation, and water technologies that support 37 venues, including 12 new stadiums, a new airport terminal, 14 water treatment installations, and more.
Beyond the games, it is hoped that Beijing's citizens will enjoy many aspects of a rebuilt city.
With a population of more than 17 million spread over more than 15,540 km? (6000 mi?), Beijing is the second largest metropolis in China, according to the China Internet ...