London 2012: Greenest games ever?

Published Tuesday, July 17, 2012

UNITED KINGDOM, London: When London won its bid to host the 2012 Olympics, organisers promised put sustainability at the heart of the event. Despite falling short on some goals, campaigners say they have largely kept their promise.

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