Will Qatar really produce carbon-neutral World Cup in history?

Organisers say the event will be net zero, but reaching that conclusion requires some very creative accountingBy Ben Gilbert for The BlizzardHas there ever been a more contentious World Cup finals than Qatar 2022? Probably the last one, which allowed the football community to happily tickle the tummy of Russia's bear in advance of it rearing up viciously to slice a bloody "Z" across the face of its neighbour Ukraine. Since being unveiled in December 2010 as the future host of this most coveted sporting event, the upcoming tournament has been beset by issues and allegations that have centred on anti-LGBTIQ+ laws and the treatment of migrant workers.But there are other alarming and divisive concerns to consider. The hosts have promised "the first carbon-neutral World Cup in history". In January 2020, in tandem with the sport's global governing body, the Qataris unveiled their sustainability strategy. "From the beginning, our preparation efforts for Qatar 2022 have been undertaken with the goal of building a sustainable and lasting legacy," declared Abdulrahman Almuftah. Continue reading...