
International Sports Need to Prioritize Sustainability
Events like the World Cup can emit millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but it doesn’t have to be that way
Events like the World Cup can emit millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide, but it doesn’t have to be that way
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