London 2012: Dow Chemicals urged to bow out of Olympics

Will Nichols
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London Assembly motion says Dow Chemical's sponsorship of London 2012 damages the reputation of the games

The London Assembly has blasted the decision to select Dow Chemical Company as an Olympic partner, arguing the move damages the reputation of the games. The company has courted controversy since it...

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