London’s Olympic fire Goes Carbon on the fence

Ever since the Sydney summer games, the Olympics have attempted to lead the way in terms of environmental sustainability. So far all newly-constructed Olympic buildings have fulfilled severe green standards, but the flame kept the same- until now. The London organizers have determined that, as they wish to be remembered as the greenest Olympics ever, the flame will be carbon neutral.

Instead of paraffin or other similar high carbon fuels, the London organizers are researching a low-carbon fuel to light and uphold the Olympic flame. “The Olympic games and Paralympics games have the power to set plans, and change performance, and applying sustainability principles to one of the most potent symbols of the Games will, we hope, help us do just that.”