The 2022 World Cup has been awarded to Qatar, a country that averages 41 degrees Celsius (106°F) during June and July when the tournament is held.Check out the Treehugger post.
There aren't too many spectators that will be able to keep up their team spirit in that kind of heat, so organizers have been looking for a creative solution to help block the sun's sizzling rays.
A group of engineering scientists from Qatar University have taken a cue from Mother Earth and "reportedly developed a type of artificial "cloud" designed to float above the World Cup venues and provide fans and players with relief from the blazing sun"...
Monday, April 4, 2011
Artificial Clouds May Be Used To Shade 2022 World Cup in Qatar
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