Forget the rugby, just look at those solar panels

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French government vows to make tournament one of the largest "ecologically responsible" events on the planet

The Rugby World Cup kicks off tonight amidst promises that it will be not just one of the biggest but also one of the greenest sporting events in history. France's minister for the environment, Jean-Louis...

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