Twenty two. Beijing Olympics won't bring lasting damage to the environment. According to I o c vice president Juan Antonio Samaranch. He says Beijing's air and water quality are constantly improving and because he's very confident and comfortable with assurances on the environment from local organizers Beijing and the surrounding area usually only get a dusting of snow during the long dry winter. So Beijing will rely heavily on man made snow for many Olympic events. Environmental worries were major concerns in the run-up to