Skip to main content
Warning over climate impact of Olympic Games amid fears for athletes’ health
Marta Maggetti, of Italy, practices for the women's windsurfing event during the 2024 Summer Olympics, July 26, 2024, in Marseille, France

ACADEMICS, activists and athletes are shining a spotlight on the Olympics’ potential climate impact as the competition kicks off in Paris.

Organisers said Paris 2024 would be the “greenest ever” Games, working alongside its sponsors towards economic, social and environmental responsibility.

But researchers have warned that ice usage during summer Games has reached “extraordinary levels.”

Liberation webinar, 30 November2024, 6pm (UK)
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
More from this author
Arsenal�s Stina Blackstenius (second right) celebrates sco
International Women's Day 2024 / 8 March 2024
8 March 2024
Arsenal's Alessia Russo celebrates scoring the only goal of
Women’s football / 3 March 2024
3 March 2024
Paris FC pose for a team photo prior to the Women's Champion
Women’s Football / 20 December 2023
20 December 2023
Stop Exploiting Fan’s Loyalty
Cost-of-Living Crisis / 25 August 2023
25 August 2023
BELLA KATZ speaks to Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust vice-chair ANTHOULLA ACHILLEOS about their latest campaign against exponential ticket price increases