Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
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Los Angeles turns ‘most polluting’ World Cup into Olympic rehearsal in bid for climate legacy
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
Left6h agoRead at Grist→
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