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Rugby World Cup 2011Today is the start of the Rugby World Cup 2011. From all around the world, the greatest rugbying nations will descend on New Zealand to do battle. Among them, England, South Africa, Australia, Tonga, Japan and, this may come as a surprise to many of you, the USA. Yes, it seems the USA is truly embracing the sport and the team is determined to hold their own against the tournament favorites (England! Ok, fine... Australia). However, major sporting tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics generate large carbon footprints due to stadium construction, an increase in air travel and higher energy usage - so what is New Zealand doing to ensure this World Cup is as green as possible?1
All Blacks Doing The HakaToday is the start of the Rugby World Cup 2011. From all around the world, the greatest rugbying nations will descend on New Zealand to do battle. Among them, England, South Africa, Australia, Tonga, Japan and, this may come as a surprise to many of you, the USA. Yes, it seems the USA is truly embracing the sport and the team is determined to hold their own against the tournament favorites (England! Ok, fine... Australia). However, major sporting tournaments such as the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics generate large carbon footprints due to stadium construction, an increase in air travel and higher energy usage - so what is New Zealand doing to ensure this World Cup is as green as possible?2
