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Welcome to The Hotspot, our new newsletter on sport’s relationship with the climate crisis
- The Hotspot newsletter examines how climate change is reshaping sport and the risks it creates for athletes, officials, and fans.
- Extreme heat and air pollution threaten both competition outcomes and player health across sports.
- Holger Rune’s remark at the Shanghai Masters underlines the urgency of heat safety in sport.
- The piece cites a large carbon footprint for sport, linking sponsorship and growth to fossil fuels.
- Businesses and fans are pushing back with campaigns like Grassroots groups and ethical sponsorships.
- The Hotspot frames sport as both a platform for action and a target for accountability.
- The 2024 ‘Dirty Money’ report is cited to illustrate sponsorship links between sport and fossil fuels.
- The article notes major events, like the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, faced climate-related challenges.
- The Hotspot emphasizes that sport can ‘unite’ audiences but must confront its ecological footprint.
- The Hotspot invites readers to subscribe to follow ongoing coverage of sport’s climate nexus.
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