Olympic Games and climate action: Time for a fundamental shift, say researchers

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Feb 18, 2026, 12:17 pm68 ptsTrending
The carbon footprint of the Olympic Games remains substantial, despite reforms by the International Olympic Committee. A new study by the University of Lausanne shows that the Olympic model needs further reform to comply with the Paris Agreement and outlines possible courses of action.

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