Paris Olympics organisers say event was less polluting than previous editions but not “carbon neutral”
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics organisers say event was less polluting than previous editions but not “carbon neutral”

The Hindu  

The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than the recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissions. Organisers said Wednesday that this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics generated 1.59 million tons of climate-warming carbon dioxide, from the food athletes ate and the construction of their rooms to flights that spectators took and energy that powered events. Organisers said they are spending just over 12 million euros on projects in Africa, Asia, Central America and France that aim to compensate for the Games’ 1.59 million tons of carbon emissions. But Grenon said that while the projects aim to compensate for emissions, Paris won’t label its Games “carbon neutral” because that can be misleading.

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The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

Associated Press  

PARIS — The Paris Olympics says it was far less polluting than recent Games but is not claiming to have been “carbon neutral” despite funding projects to compensate for its emissions. Organizers said Wednesday that this summer’s Olympics and Paralympics generated 1.59 million tons of climate-warming carbon dioxide, from the food athletes ate and construction of their rooms to flights …

The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The Paris Olympics organizers say the event was far less polluting than recent Games

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Paris Olympics says it …

Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: France turned the Games into a citywide party for everyone.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. I even loved the golf, which surprised me by being the Olympics’ most egalitarian spectator experience, all ticket holders equal in our dignified scrambling up the grassy hillocks around the course. “Paris Superstar,” read the cover of Saturday’s Libération, the left-wing daily that can usually be counted on for Olympic cynicism. Even …

Paris Olympics 2024: The challenge of making the Games more sustainable and eco-friendly.
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Paris Olympics 2024: The challenge of making the Games more sustainable and eco-friendly.

Slate  

This is part of Slate’s 2024 Olympics coverage. It’s a small example of a broader trend: Paris 2024 had enormous ambitions for the Games, planning to cut the carbon footprint by more than 50 percent compared to the London Games 12 years ago. One of the designers told Bloomberg CityLab: “You can smell when you’re in the pool.” Related From …

When the Olympics almost lost their bet against climate change
8 months ago

When the Olympics almost lost their bet against climate change

The Hindu  

With plans for athletes to swim the Seine River through the heart of Paris, Olympic organizers essentially bet against climate change’s extreme weather. “It’s definitely time to take climate threats seriously.” If any city could be expected to be mindful of the challenges of climate change, it’s Paris. The laws of physics dictate that warmer air holds more moisture, which …

Olympics bet against climate change with Seine swimming. For days, it looked like they would lose
8 months ago

Olympics bet against climate change with Seine swimming. For days, it looked like they would lose

Associated Press  

With plans for athletes to swim the Seine River through the heart of Paris, Olympic organizers essentially bet against climate change’s extreme weather. “It’s definitely time to take climate threats seriously.” If any city could be expected to be mindful of the challenges of climate change, it’s Paris. The laws of physics dictate that warmer air holds more moisture, which …

Games Village, Cycling Track, Carbon Footprints
8 months ago

Games Village, Cycling Track, Carbon Footprints

The Hindu  

For Games Wide Open, Paris 2024 has pledged to be responsible. A big task for Paris 2024 organisers is living up to its promise of reducing the carbon footprints by half in comparison to the previous Games. While the previous Summer Games emitted an average of 3.5 million tonnes of carbondioxide, Paris 2024, adopting a renewed approach — involving steps …

Warning over climate impact of Olympic Games amid fears for athletes’ health
8 months ago

Warning over climate impact of Olympic Games amid fears for athletes’ health

The Independent  

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World leaders pledge billions to sports and sustainability at pre-Olympics summit
8 months ago

World leaders pledge billions to sports and sustainability at pre-Olympics summit

Associated Press  

PARIS — World and business leaders have pledged billions of dollars in financing and committed to supporting various sporting initiatives aimed at accelerating sustainable development, one day before the Olympic Games officially open. About 500 participants, including 50 heads of state and government, attended Thursday’s summit championed by French President Emmanuel Macron and International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach near …

Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris is aiming for the most sustainable Olympics yet. Organizers acknowledge the plan isn’t perfect

Associated Press  

PARIS — Of all the decisions Paris Olympics organizers made about where to hold each sport, sending surfing competitions to the other side of the world — in the Pacific waters of Tahiti — provoked the strongest reactions. Tahiti’s selection provides a window into Games organizers’ approach to hitting their goal of reducing emissions, the driver of climate change. Rose …

Paris aims for most sustainable Olympics yet; organizers acknowledge plan not perfect
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Paris aims for most sustainable Olympics yet; organizers acknowledge plan not perfect

New Indian Express  

PARIS: Of all the decisions Paris Olympics organizers made about where to hold each sport, sending surfing competitions to the other side of the world — in the Pacific waters of Tahiti — provoked the strongest reactions. Tahiti’s surfing reef is too far offshore for fans to see the action clearly from the beach, so organizers say they calculated that …

Can Paris 2024 deliver a ‘climate positive’ Olympics?
2 years ago

Can Paris 2024 deliver a ‘climate positive’ Olympics?

The Hindu  

Organisers of the 2024 Paris Olympics say they plan to make the Games the world’s first ‘climate positive’ sporting event, a boast experts claim is ‘misleading’. ‘Offsetting emissions’ Organisers have also favoured the use of electricity from renewable energy sources, with most venues near to public transport, and serving spectators “low-carbon” dishes with less meat at venues. “By offsetting even …

EXPLAINER: Olympics show complexity of sustainability claims
3 years, 1 month ago

EXPLAINER: Olympics show complexity of sustainability claims

Associated Press  

BEIJING — To stage the Winter Games in the Chinese capital, organizers embarked on a massive public works campaign, constructing new venues and piping millions of gallons of water up into the arid surrounding mountains to create fake snow for ski competitions. Even as organizations make notable progress on reducing the harmful effects of their operations, experts say sustainability claims …

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