Author Madeleine Orr highlights the irony of sports organizations supporting climate-damaging companies while athletes suffer the consequences of climate change. In short:FIFA partnered with Aramco, a major fossil fuel emitter, despite environmental evidence linking the sports industry to the climate crisis. Orr’s book, Warming Up, illustrates how sports are impacted by climate change, from melting snow affecting winter sports to extreme heat threatening athletes’ health. Orr emphasizes practical steps to reduce climate impacts, like better heat protocols and moving away from fossil fuels in sports. Why this matters:As climate change accelerates, its effects on health and the sports industry are undeniable.

Source: The Guardian May 08, 2024 12:28 UTC