FIFA sets green goal for 2014 Brazil World Cup

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Body intends to offset 2.4 million tonnes of carbon emissions from tournament and preceding Confederations Cup

FIFA intends to offset greenhouse gas emissions from the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the Confederations Cup preparation event later this year. Jérôme Valcke, secretary general of world football's governing...

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