Author Madeleine Orr highlights the irony of sports organizations supporting climate-damaging companies while athletes suffer the consequences of climate change.
Tanya Aldred reports for The Guardian.
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. Addressing these challenges is essential to safeguard not only the sports industry but also public health on a broader scale. Read more: How youth can battle extreme heat in their communities.
