FIFA and pop superstars should discount tickets for fans to keep climate costs of 'mega-events' down, say researchers

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Jul 16, 2026, 5:00 am98 ptsTrending
The vast majority of carbon emissions caused by "mega-events" such as World Cups and global concert tours come from audience travel, according to University of Cambridge researchers. In a new study, researchers estimate that expanding to 48 teams for this year's World Cup increased emissions by well over half a…

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