Published May 16, 2024

How Climate Change Is Changing Sports

Dr. Madeleine Orr delves into the profound effects of climate change on sports, emphasizing the risks to athletes, the need for adaptive measures, and the power of athlete advocacy in promoting climate action.

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Climate's Impact
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Heat Risks
02
Athlete Advocacy
03

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Climate's Sports Impact
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Heat Stroke Risks
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Sports and Climate Change
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Sports and Community
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Heat Challenges Ahead
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Heat and Athletes
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Athlete Advocacy
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How Climate Change Is Changing Sports

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Climate's Sports Impact

Heat Stroke Risks

Sports and Climate Change

Sports and Community

Heat Challenges Ahead

Heat and Athletes

Athlete Advocacy

Episode Highlights

Climate's ImpactDr. Madeleine Orr, a sports ecologist, discusses the profound impact of climate change on both winter and summer sports. She highlights the challenges faced by athletes and the sports industry due to rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and environmental changes.

Climate's Impact

Heat RisksMadeleine Orr discusses the severe impact of climate change on athletes, particularly the risks of heat stroke and the necessary cooling strategies to prevent it. She highlights the importance of adapting sports practices to ensure athlete safety in increasingly hot conditions.

Heat Risks

Athlete Advocacy