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NYU Study: Green Clay Courts Cut CO2 Emissions by 25,000 Tons

4/18/2026

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New York University (NYU) researchers find that green clay tennis courts sequester about 25,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.
Construction emissions for green clay courts are 1.6 times lower than those for hard courts.
The study urges facilities renovations to add more green clay courts.
It also recommends signage to inform players about the courts' climate impact.

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New York University (NYU) researchers find that green clay tennis courts sequester about 25,000 metric tons of CO2 annually.
Construction emissions for green clay courts are 1.6 times lower than those for hard courts.
The study urges facilities renovations to add more green clay courts.
It also recommends signage to inform players about the courts' climate impact.