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In Olympics opening ceremony, Brazil goes big on climate change
2016-08-06 04:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Washington Post: Amid the pomp and circumstance of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games on Friday, in between the fireworks and musical acts, the costumed performers and the camera shots of Gisele Bundchen dancing giddily alongside her fellow Brazilians in the crowd, came a more somber message. In primetime, with the world watching, Brazil showed a video focused on the problem of global warming and climate change. The video, narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Judi Dench, included maps and graphics showing...
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Rio Olympics opens with a powerful message about climate change
2016-08-06 04:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: An estimated 3 billion people worldwide received an introductory lesson about climate change by watching the Brazil Olympics opening ceremony. Rio took a sudden sobering turn (after a dance party) with a video showcasing ever-climbing global carbon pollution and projections of sea level rise. Here`s a clip: Great to see climate change science shown in #OpeningCeremony for #Rio2016 Thank you. pic.twitter.com/Qtgs0U99kQ -- Leilani Münter (@LeilaniMunter) August 6, 2016 A theme of the...
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Rio 2016: Will the Olympics be worth it for Brazil?
2016-08-05 23:05:58| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
The cost of hosting the Rio 2016 Olympics is small compared to the seriousness of Brazil's financial problems, but the benefits remain unclear.
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6 ways the Rio Olympics are failing on sustainability
2016-08-05 20:56:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Grist: Brazil wooed the International Olympic Committee with promises of sustainability when it made its bid in 2009 for Rio to host the games, but it hasn`t followed through on those pledges. From waters teeming with pathogens to transportation troubles, the Rio Olympics are looking like a hot mess. Of course, lots of past Olympics looked disastrous just before they kicked off too. 1. There`s something in the water Athletes have been advised to keep their mouths closed when swimming or sailing, as...
2016 Olympics Put Streaming Video Center Stage
2016-08-05 19:03:08| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
The Olympics in Rio are the key moment for video streamers to show how much they've grown.
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