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Will the Qatar World Cup really be carbon neutral?

Will the Qatar World Cup really be carbon neutral?

Science Weekly vor 3 Jahren

It’s supposed to be the first ever carbon neutral World Cup, according to organisers Fifa and host Qatar. But with several new stadiums and fans flying in from around the world, that claim has come under scrutiny. Madeleine Finlay hears from sports report

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It’s supposed to be the first ever carbon neutral World Cup.
Organisers Fifa and host Qatar say they have implemented
sustainability initiatives, taken measures to limit carbon output
and will offset greenhouse gas emissions by purchasing credits.
Fifa has admitted, however, that the tournament’s carbon footprint
will bigger than any of its predecessors, and experts believe
emissions have been underestimated, calling into question the claim
of carbon neutrality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to sports reporter
Paul MacInnes about the environmental burden of building stadiums,
flying in players and fans from around the world and keeping the
pitches green, and asks whether football is really ready to face up
to its carbon footprint. Help support our independent journalism at
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