The Olympic Games at Beijing are all set to start in less than a month and they are really taking shape in to being one of the finest games ever. Unfortunately, they have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. But as the big day draws closer, the focus is shifting on to things that it needs to be on- the games themselves. So we decided to being you all the green news from Beijing and considering that China has been taking plenty of flak from the world regarding its attitude towards environment, it is only appropriate that we also bring to you the little positives that do take place ones in a while.
The spectacular fireworks display at the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Beijing is something we all are looking forward to. This time though, all the bangs and booms will cause little damage to the planet than they usually do. Designed originally for indoor use, the ‘cold’ fireworks reach a temperature of ‘only’ 270C (518F) and quickly cool to 100C (212F), protecting the membrane structure of the new National Stadium where the display takes place. They will be fired from 11 ignition points around the stadium, including from a specially adapted fleet of cars with ‘stages’ at the back to house the explosives.
The ‘green’ fireworks have been specially designed to cause little pollution. They were made in Liuyang City – China’s ‘fireworks city’ – and have names such as Lei Pen Hua, meaning ‘potted flower’, and Bai Se Pu Bu (‘white waterfall’). The fireworks were crafted keeping in mind the impact that they cause on the planet and hence they cause the minimum possible damage in terms of smoke and pollutants. This is a wonderful green surprise from China and something that adds a nice little touch to the games. Just wish them all the best with the games and I’m looking forward to the fireworks all the more now!
Via: Dailymail
