Large-scale sporting events cause unexpected air pollution, study shows

Source: The Guardian Link: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/may/01/large-scale-sporting-events-cause-unexpected-air-pollution-study-shows Published: May 01, 2026 Keywords: Canada Research conducted at 2022 Commonwealth Games found catering and fireworks were main causes of pollution This summer, large-scale sporting events will take place, including the men’s football World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow , but research reveals that such events have unexpected air pollution impacts. About 6,000 athletes from 72 counties and nearly 3 million people attended the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games , making it the UK’s largest sporting event since the 2012 London Olympics. More than 300,000 spectators went to the Alexander Stadium for the athletics events, as well as the opening and closing ceremonies. Continue reading... --- This article was automatically collected by the Observatory News Scraper.