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2026 Sports Face Climate Crisis: Calls for Sustainability Rise

4/14/2026

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In 2026, climate change severely affects sports as extreme weather disrupts competitions and threatens athletes' health.
The Guardian's The Hotspot aims to explore these changes and advocate practical solutions.
Fossil fuel sponsorships from Eni and Aramco are criticized, while the Winter Olympics and the upcoming men's World Cup are labeled highly polluting, and grassroots groups push for sustainability and alternative sponsorships, such as Forest Green Rovers and Protect Our Winters.

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Story summary

In 2026, climate change severely affects sports as extreme weather disrupts competitions and threatens athletes' health.
The Guardian's The Hotspot aims to explore these changes and advocate practical solutions.
Fossil fuel sponsorships from Eni and Aramco are criticized, while the Winter Olympics and the upcoming men's World Cup are labeled highly polluting, and grassroots groups push for sustainability and alternative sponsorships, such as Forest Green Rovers and Protect Our Winters.