Ready, set, go? China hopes its plan for a green Olympic Games will come out a winner.(EARTH: ENVIRONMENT) From: Science World | Date: May 12, 2008| Author: Chiang, Mona | COPYRIGHT 2008 Scholastic, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

According to Chinese beliefs, the number eight is lucky. So on 08/08/08 at 8:08 p.m., international athletes will gather in Beijing, China, for the start of the Summer Olympic Games. There, athletes will strive to break world records and bring pride to their home countries. The host nation is hoping for the same: China aims to hold the event in the greenest Olympic Games venues ever.

Achieving this green mission requires more than luck. For the past two decades, China's ...