CLEAN: Vancouver Olympics: The greenest Games ever?

The video discusses the efforts to make the Olympic Games the greenest ever, highlighting innovations in energy efficiency and water use. It also covers the controversy surrounding the construction of a new highway in West Vancouver, which threatened a rare ecosystem. Despite community efforts to protect the area, the highway was built, raising concerns about its impact on local wildlife and plant life. The organizing committee's focus on sustainability is a historic first for the Olympics.

What was a key focus of the organizing committee for the Olympic Games?

• Building new stadiums

• Sustainability

• Maximizing ticket sales

• Increasing media coverage

What was the main reason for building a new highway in West Vancouver?

• To connect more cities

• To improve local traffic

• To reduce pollution

• To support the Olympic bid

What alternative to the overland highway was considered?

• A bridge

• A railway

• A ferry system

• A tunnel

What is Bruce McArthur's main concern regarding the highway construction?

• Higher taxes

• Increased traffic

• Impact on wildlife and plants

• Loss of tourism

What potential issue does Bruce McArthur worry about due to the construction?

• Increased noise pollution

• Invasive species affecting local flora

• Higher cost of living

• Decreased property values