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2016 Olympics in Rio Part 2 - Cutting Edge Solar City Tower

By Harry Tournemille on May 26, 2010

Tags: 2016 Olympics, Brazil, carbon zero olympics, hydroelectric power, RAFAA, Rio de Janeiro, Solar City Tower, electricity, energy, oil, pdf

Rio de Janeiro's emphasis on making their 2016 Olympics "carbon zero" has brought in an interesting solar design proposal by Swiss architects, RAFAA.

2016 Olympics in Rio Part 1 - Urban Biodiversity Going Carbon Zero

By Harry Tournemille on May 24, 2010

Tags: 2016 Olympics, carbon zero campaign, environmental impact, Green Olympics, Rio de Janeiro, The Atlantic Forest, Urban biodiversity, chemical, oil

Six years away but facing a unique challenge like no other, Rio de Janeiro hosts what it hopes to be a sustainable 2016 Olympics by implementing a carbon zero campaign.

Tokyo's Olympic Bid Predicated on Sustainability and Clean Technology

By Nathanael Baker on October 2, 2009

Tags: 2016 Summer Olympic Games, energy efficiency, International Olympic Committee, Rio de Janeiro, solar energy, solar power, Tokyo

Tokyo's 2016 Summer Olympics bid was founded in sustainability and the environment. It was, however, not enough to beat the competition, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) selected Rio de Janeiro to host the 2016 Olympic Games.

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