Tag: Water quality
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Representatives of the International Olympic Committee have visited Rio de Janeiro for the ninth time to evaluate progress of the preparations for the 2016 Olympic Games and have ruled...
By Lisa Flueckiger, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The controversy over the pollution of the sea and lagoon in Rio de Janeiro, which host several water sports competitions at the 2016 Olympic Games, continues with new data...
By Chesney Hearst, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Preparations for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games include more than building, renovations and transportation projects. Other infrastructure construction is focusing on water drainage; to prevent future flooding and improve...