sustainability in sports

Professor Peter Wadhams on leading Extreme E’s climate science charge 0
- LEADERS
- April 2, 2020
The esteemed Arctic scientist lays out his ambitious research plans as he becomes the off-road electric car racing series’ Scientific Committee leader
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PODCAST: Former GB hockey player Joie Leigh on transitioning from sport to a sustainability career 0
- HEADLINES, PODCAST
- March 31, 2020
Episode #14 – The member Team GB’s gold medal winning Rio 2016 squad charts her journey from player to sustainability professional, and explains how the athlete mindset is crucial to her new role
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Finnish events show the way for circular economy in sport 0
- IN FOCUS
- March 26, 2020
Circular economy advocate Sitra leverages major skiing and basketball events to show the sports industry a compelling alternative to the linear model of ‘take-make-dispose’
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Highest sustainability accolade awarded to the Sydney Olympic Park 0
- HEADLINES
- March 25, 2020
The venue for the 2000 Games becomes the second highest-rating sustainable precinct in Australia, and aims to go even further with a net zero emissions target for 2030
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PODCAST: Footballer Katie Rood on the environmental and athletic benefits of going vegan 0
- HEADLINES, PODCAST
- March 24, 2020
Episode #13 – The Lewes FC and New Zealand ace discusses the physical and mental benefits of a plant-based diet, and being inspired by Olympic champion Etienne Stott
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Rescuing coral reefs at sailing’s Hempel World Cup Series 0
- IN FOCUS
- March 19, 2020
Miami’s coral reef is facing existential threat due to climate change. During its regatta series, World Sailing – and its sailors – stepped up to bolster the local area’s underwater ecosystem
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