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LA’s Stadiums Confront Their Environmental Impact

Season 7 Episode 1

Every year, millions of people visit Los Angeles stadiums driving economic benefits, but also higher emissions, waste, and energy use. To address these climate change issues, venues like the LA Memorial Coliseum and Crypto.com Arena are testing innovative sustainability solutions, from food waste reduction and cup recycling to water conservation and energy storage.

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