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From our Science Weekly podcast: will the Qatar World Cup really be carbon neutral?

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Today we’re bringing you an episode of our sister podcast Science Weekly about the environmental impact of the 2022 World Cup. 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. So, is football really ready to face up to its carbon footprint?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

7 Dec 2022 English South Africa Sports

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