{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Fossil vs Future","title":"WHAT ABOUT SPORT? Driving emissions or driving action?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c24e9825\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2318,"description":"Sport inspires, builds communities, promotes healthy lifestyles, and brings joy to millions around the world. But while sport is a powerful force for good, it is both a contributor to – and a victim of – climate change. \n\nIn this episode, James and Daisy explore the intersection of sport and climate change. How does sport contribute to climate change? In what ways is climate change already affecting sport? How can sport drive meaningful climate action?\n\nSOME RECOMMENDATIONS: \nForest Green Rovers – Officially recognised in 2017 as the world’s first vegan football club and widely considered the greenest football club globally.  \nWorld Economic Forum (2024) – An overview of how climate change is affecting sports, including how the Paris 2024 Olympics balanced athlete performance with safety. \n\nOTHER ADVOCATES AND RESOURCES:\nForbes (2025) – Examines how the Women’s Euro 2025 is balancing growth, sustainability and climate risk. Switzerland has secured second-class travel for all ticketholders on match days and added 400 extra trains to ensure reliability.\nCricket for Climate – Founded by Australian cricket captain, Pat Cummins, to use cricket as a platform to fight climate change. \nThe Next Test – A hub for climate concerned cricket players, clubs, and fans. \nSport England (2025) – Chairman Chris Boardman has called for a ‘mindset shift’ on climate change and announced a new multi-million-pound fund to create the ‘world’s greenest sports industry’. \nArsenal (2018) – Installed a large-scale battery storage system capable of powering the Emirates Stadium for an entire match. \nFormula E – An all-electric, single-seater motorsport series. \nHealthy Waters Alliance – A joint initiative between World Rowing and WWF to protect freshwater ecosystems.  \n\nSOME FACTS: \n“Sportswashing” – The practice of an organization, a government, etc. supporting sport or organizing sports events as a way to improve its reputation.\nEuropean Climate Pact (2024) – The 2016 Rio Olympics released...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/dCUOC8ZSbKuKa-ws2silA6bT7eQxC922J__RXwMyKeI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZTI3/MGYwMjk3YzIwZjhj/YTlmODI0NmI3NzJk/ZmM5ZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}