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The Stream: Special Rio Edition

Super bacteria, green pools, and even a murder mystery splashed across headlines about water conditions in the Olympic host city.

Foul Water Conditions Found All Over the World

Rio waters are just most visible example of the planet’s polluted bays and rivers.

For Brazil, Rio Sewage is One of Many Water Challenges

Hydropower development, agricultural expansion, mining, and drought put growing pressure on Olympic host.

Beijing Sets Water Example for Future Olympics, Report Says

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beijing_01 China’s water policy for the Beijing Olympics was given a thumbs-up by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in a report released earlier this year.

Chinese Court Issues Verdicts Over Water Pollution

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kunming Water polluters are on the docket of Chinese courts this week.

China tolerates news of public dissent over polluted water

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BEIJING - Residents of Xingquan, a small community in southwest…

China considers engineering rain for Olympic parade

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BEIJING - With the Olympics almost underway, Chinese officials…

Green Olympics straining water supply

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BAODING, China - The Beijing Games have been beset by worries…

China routes water from country to Olympics

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BEIJING - Chinese laborers are busy building a canal to transport…

China routes water from country to Olympics

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BEIJING - Chinese laborers are busy building a canal to transport…

Chinese province loses its water to Olympics

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The Lohasian features a Reuters video on the continuing criticism…

Water Will Flow for Olympics

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BEIJING -- Beijing's vice mayor Ji Lin said on Friday the Olympic…