Hello from the Earth Guardians MODA team!
The Olympics may seem all fun and games, but they could be more harmful to the Earth than you think! Today we’re learning about how nature and the Olympic Games interact.
Changing the Olympics will probably require much more than just a few people protesting or contacting the International Olympic Committee. But don’t lose hope! You can create big change in your community by starting out with small actions and working up to large-scale efforts. If you’re interested in making our world (and the world of sports) a better place, we encourage you to check out this article:
https://olympics.com/ioc/news/how-to-be-a-sustainable-champion-ideas-and-inspiration-for-protecting-onlyoneearth
The PDF linked in this article suggests sustainable habits that anyone can try, as well as some ideas for how athletes and sports fans can use their passion to create change.
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What did you think of this week’s post? Do you think it’s possible for the Olympics to become more sustainable? Feel free to leave a comment below.
Resources:
https://protectourwinters.org/steven-nyman-winter-olympics-future-murky-dont-get-handle-climate-change/?gclid=CjwKCAjwk_WVBhBZEiwAUHQCmRonM8a4ns3bR8FM8iCkfJMoiIBh_L5kUi6EuPKuJ0jJ0b5cPv0QRRoCxm8QAvD_BwE
https://www.npr.org/2022/02/19/1081657319/winter-olympics-environmental-impact#:~:text=Press-,Beijing%20touts%20a%20green%20Olympics%2C%20but%20Games%20have%20wide%20environmental,which%20could%20endanger%20animal%20habitats.
https://blog.tentree.com/exploring-the-environmental-impact-of-the-winter-olympics/
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