
On the eve of the Olympics, the whole world is watching China. In the following excerpt from The Coming China Wars, author Peter Navarro outlines China’s complex role in the world and the environmental challenges it faces.

According to Chinese officials and the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the air in Beijing is meeting international standards. But a haze continues to envelope the city and the blue skies are nowhere to be seen.

Two years from now, Vancouver hopes to show the world what it means to host a sustainable Olympics. Part of that program is a truly impressive commitment to green building for all of their venues and facilities.