Europe is experiencing a heat wave, which might have an impact on Paris's 2024 Summer Olympics. Heat is a concern even though athletes may not be exposed to the most extreme weather. Major sporting events, such as the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, are adjusting to adverse weather conditions in order to assure safety as global temperatures rise. Events such as marathons have been rescheduled to take place at cooler times and locales; FIFA, for example, shifted the 2022 World Cup from Qatar to November in order to reduce the chance of heatwaves.
Sports are greatly impacted by climate change; for example, winter sports may have shorter seasons as a result of rising temperatures. Planning for the Olympics has included sustainability, with the goal of lowering carbon emissions through the use of renewable energy, eco-friendly materials, and accessible venues. In spite of initiatives to reduce carbon emissions, the 2024 Games will still generate substantial emissions, particularly from travel.
The event's organisers intend to use only renewable energy, namely solar and wind power, to run everything. When feasible, they are repurposing old locations, building new ones using low-carbon concrete and recycled materials, and introducing thousands of recycled plastic seats. In addition, all permitted temporary structures and furniture for the Games must have a second life that is contractually guaranteed rather than ending up in a landfill. Since all of the competition's locations are accessible by public transit, fewer cars must be on the road. By using more plant-based meals, the food itself is intended to have a 50% reduction in emissions when compared to the average lunch.

https://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2024-07-24/the-paris-olympics-embrace-sustainability-even-as-sports-struggle-to-adapt-to-climate-change


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This is the way.. renewable energy is what we all should strive to advocate for.
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The Paris Olympics' focus on sustainability is a commendable step.
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The substantial emissions from travel, remain a challenge though
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Wow! That's awesome!
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This is right.use of renewable energy is what we all ought to strive to achieve sooner ..before the effects are irreversible.
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This is beautiful news,