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How Qatar keeps its world cup stadiums cool enough for everyone

A mechanical engineer at Qatar University used giant tanks of cold water to create a cooling system in one of the hottest places on the planet.
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Qatar extends its natural gas dominance at Russia's expense

As its influence grows, the country is poised to become a big energy supplier to Europe, which has turned away from Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
For Qatar, the challenge of a ‘carbon neutral’ World Cup

For Qatar, the challenge of a ‘carbon neutral’ World Cup

Environmentalists have pointed to numerous flaws in Qatar’s, and FIFA’s, approach to “net zero.”
Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at home
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Energy-rich Qatar faces fast-rising climate risks at home

AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — At a suburban park near Doha, the capital city of Qatar, cool air from vents in the ground blasted joggers on a November day t...
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Qatar claims the 2022 FIFA World Cup is carbon neutral. It’s not

Qatar claims the 2022 FIFA World Cup is carbon neutral. It’s not

A new report says stadium construction is largely to blame.
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Qatar’s promise of ‘carbon-neutral’ World Cup raises doubts

In the 12-year run-up to hosting the 2022 men's World Cup soccer tournament, Qatar has been on a ferocious construction spree with few recent parallels

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