The London Assembly's Environment Committee issued a report today suggesting that the 2012 Games may fall short of their environmental aspirations. It's not all bad news, though. The report praises the organisation's approach to carbon footprinting and commends the aim of recycling 90% of temporary materials.
On the downside the committee particularly picks up on the lack of EVs, the potential to miss renewable energy use targets and expected problems over air quality, particularly around major access routes.
As a potential volunteer to the Games (my application is in - with a preference to work in the sustainability arena) I had already been pondering whether I could lessen my own impact. The answer so far is 'not by much'.
Here's hoping LOCOG don't fall too far short.
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