Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony disregarded climate change issues - Sports Illustrated
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Although snowflakes played a starring role, the subdued show that marked the start of the 2022 Winter Games did little to address the grave implications of climate change.
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Chinese president declares Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games open
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Beijing Winter Olympics Opening Ceremonies kick off Games - The Washington Post
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30) 14 years on, Beijing 2008 Opening Ceremony director Zhang Yimou returns for an encore
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Winter Olympics: Beijing 2022 opening ceremony, as it happened
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Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts, says study
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