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Do you remember the Olympic torch? Your atmosphere does.
That was back in April. who cares?
The 5,500 tons of carbon dioxide pollution that the worldwide torch relay emitted is anything but a memory.
To put 5,500 tons into perspective:
A round trip flight between New York and Los Angeles produces 2.4 tons of C02,
driving 12,000 miles in a 2006 Ford Explorer, 7.83 tons.
The British Virgin Islands emit 84,000 tons of C02 per year,
the European Union emits 3.1 billion per year
and the United States 6 billion per year.
A 250-guest wedding, assuming that 125 attendees spend the night at a high-end hotel, will produce 9 tons of C02.
see link to know how 5,500 tons was emitted.
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it's the beginning of the 21st century. the time for frivolousness must end. That was back in April. who cares? ... more -
Beijing last stop of Olympic Torch Relay on auspicious 2008.8.8
Sights and sounds of Beijing on August 8th, where the last stop of Olympic Torch Relay was held at the Headquarter of Olympic Youth Camp, and continued on in the National Stadium as LI Ning air-walked to light the torch that launched the 2008 Olympic Games. Sights and sounds of Beijing on August 8th, where the last stop of Olympic Torch Relay was held at the Headquarter of Olympic Youth Ca... more
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Police Contain Protestors (for olympic torch relay in Seoul)
When torch relayed in Seoul. There had lots of incidents...
It might be one of so violence Torch Relay...
"Tension mounted as scuffles broke out between the Chinese nationalists and some 200 human rights activists, who were holding a separate rally, forcing riot police to form a barricade between them..." (From The Korea Times) When torch relayed in Seoul. There had lots of incidents... It might be one of so violence Torch Relay... ... more -
Students plan mass torch 'defence' in Australia
As the Beijing Olympics and torch relay dramas play out, the wave of protest is rearing up further in advance as the torch travels the globe. The Age newspaper in Australia reports that thousands of Chinese Australians are being asked to converge on Canberra next week to rally and defend the Olympic torch against pro-Tibet protesters.
"There was also uproar in Australia after International Olympic Committee deputy president Kevan Gosper said Chinese security officers would help defend the torch in Canberra in the event of "really serious trouble." Prime Minister Kevin Rudd slapped down Mr Gosper's suggestion, saying Chinese officials would be on a bus trailing the torch and would have no security role — a situation confirmed by the Australian Federal Police and local Olympic officials.
Plans to mobilise Chinese support for the torch in Australia follow an outpouring of anger among Chinese nationals and ethnic Chinese around the world over images of pro-Tibet protesters in London and Paris "attacking" the torch, which they see as a symbol of China's re-emergence in the world.
The sentiment was expressed in central Melbourne last weekend when an estimated 4000 people rallied in support of China's rule of Tibet."
It will be very interesting to see how the incalculably enormous Chinese diaspora responds to the image of China that has been so stridently reinforced in the media over this games build up. Let's just hope that the protests and counter-protests remain peaceful. As the Beijing Olympics and torch relay dramas play out, the wave of protest is rearing up further in advance as the torch travels the... more -
2008 Olympic Torch Run in San Francisco
On April 9, 2008 thousands of pro-Tibet protesters and supporters of the Beijing Games gathering at Justin Herman Plaza to celebrate and protest. All expecting the torch relay only to finally realize it was never coming...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puoHWuqmBho On April 9, 2008 thousands of pro-Tibet protesters and supporters of the Beijing Games gathering at Justin Herman Plaza to celebrate a... more -
Can't Torch This
JT hits the streets to find out more about the Olympic Torch running through San Francisco.
Ben Stein: Produced
Allison Davis: Produced, Shot
Matthew Sultan: Produced, Shot, Edited
Jason Tongen: Produced, Hosted, Edited JT hits the streets to find out more about the Olympic Torch running through San Francisco. Ben Stein: Produced ... more -
Olympic torch bearer practices free speech, and forcefully removed from relay
Majora Carter was forcefully removed from the Olympic Torch relay when she pulled a small Tibetan flag from her sleeve.
Majora Carter is the founder and Executive Director of Sustainable South Bronx, and co-founder of Green for All. She was chosen to represent coca-cola as one of their environmental champions. Majora Carter was forcefully removed from the Olympic Torch relay when she pulled a small Tibetan flag from her sleeve. ... more -
Olympic Torch Bearer Removed for Carrying Tibetan Flag
Majora Carter was removed from the San Francisco leg of the torch relay when she attempted to unfurl a Tibetan flag from her sleeve. She claims her 1st Amendment right as the basis for her actions although IOC charter clearly states that "No kind of demonstration or political, religious or racial propaganda is permitted in any Olympic sites, venues or other areas."
Obviously she's a passionate woman who just wants her opinion heard. Although being an Olympic event, it was probably not of good standing for her to show her political views during such an event.
There are other news articles on the web citing this incident as well. Majora Carter was removed from the San Francisco leg of the torch relay when she attempted to unfurl a Tibetan flag from her sleeve. ... more -
Olympic Torch Plays Hide & Seek in San Francisco
After huge crowds gathered along the planned route, it was changed kilometers away bringing both the protesters and supporters together in anger over such a change. San Francisco mayor Gavin Newsom did say that the route was expected to make a few changes even up to the last minute. The closing ceremony was canceled as the torch was sent to the airport for an alternate ceremony there.
This may not have been the disaster that Paris and London had seen, but it was a disaster nonetheless. After huge crowds gathered along the planned route, it was changed kilometers away bringing both the protesters and supporters togethe... more -
SF Twitter will tell you where the torch is at
Current TV crews were standing out in front of our building amongst many of the other peaceful protesters and parade watchers when the torch never showed up. We were located right accross from AT&T park.
To follow where the torch is at-- twitter.com/sftorch has the best coverage... Current TV crews were standing out in front of our building amongst many of the other peaceful protesters and parade watchers when the... more -
San Francisco torch route may change, security increases
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom had decided to change the route of the Olympic Torch run hours after the stunt on Golden Gate Bridge by Free Tibet protesters. The new route will not be disclosed until Wednesday morning and security will be enhanced to avoid possible pandemonium. San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom had decided to change the route of the Olympic Torch run hours after the stunt on Golden Gate Bridge ... more
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