College Football Realignment Predicted to Double Carbon Emissions

Arizona State University study highlights significant environmental impact from increased travel distances in new conference structures.

Study finds ACC and Big Ten will see the largest increases in emissions per game.
Realignment involves teams traveling greater distances, leading to higher carbon footprints.
Pac-12, now a two-team conference, is the only Power Five conference not impacted.
Researchers suggest geographic proximity should be considered in future realignment decisions.
The study does not account for emissions from fan travel, potentially underestimating total impact.