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Will this be the most polluting World Cup ever?
‘This World Cup is likely to generate more than nine million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, making it the most polluting World Cup ever.’
As the largest World Cup yet creeps closer, Science Weekly’s Madeleine Finlay and Ian Sample look at the potential environmental impact of the tournament. With Fifa partnering with the Saudi Arabian oil and gas company Aramco as one of its main sponsors, this World Cup could also see widespread sportswashing.
Will this be the most polluting World Cup ever?
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