If you thought that those pesky vuvuzela were the worst thing about the 2010 World Cup , wait until you hear about the carbon emissions estimated to be released during the planet’s biggest sporting event. According to a study conducted by the Norwegian embassy and South African government on the eve of the games, this year’s World Cup will emit 2,753,251 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere, which is… Read the full story on TreeHugger

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The Carbon Footprint of the 2010 World Cup






















