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What is football’s carbon footprint?

What is football’s carbon footprint?

WITH a fan base of 3.5 billion – nearly half the global population – football is the world's most popular sport and its carbon footprint is huge. With emissions created by energy use in stadiums, travel by fans and teams, broadcasting, the multibillion-dollar market for kits and other merchandise and even matchday meals, the beautiful game takes a not-so-beautiful toll on the planet's climate. This weekend, thousands of football fans across Britain are being urged to make climate-conscious choices – from opting for plant-based meals to switching to green energy providers – as part of Green Football Weekend, a campaign to engage fans and…
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New Year’s resolution? Slim your carbon footprint by a tonne in 2021

New Year’s resolution? Slim your carbon footprint by a tonne in 2021

GET fit, quit smoking, eat healthily. Most years begin with good intentions that often fall by the wayside as life gets busier again. But how about trying a different challenge for 2021 which goes beyond personal improvement and benefits the planet too? A new initiative offers guidance on how to shed planet-warming emissions rather than weight - and lets you keep tabs on how you're doing. Endorsed by the United Nations, the campaign 'Cut a Tonne in '21' launched on Tuesday, with a report detailing tangible ways to lead a more sustainable life and reduce your personal carbon footprint by…
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