JUN 2024 | |
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Climate Change Threatens Sports | |
Climate change is already impacting all aspects of human life and nature, including sports and the performance of athletes. Driven by human-caused climate change and the natural El Niño weather event, 2023 was the hottest year on record, which could be surpassed in 2024. The last few months have broken all records. For example, June 2024 was the hottest June since records began. Europe, in particular, has experienced more heatwaves than other regions, and the 2024 Olympics are taking place in Paris. This record global warming has contributed to many other extreme weather events across the globe, such as heat waves, wildfires, prolonged droughts, and flooding. There are concerns about the potential impact of any heat wave during the Olympics. Studies show that any outdoor sports activity during heat stress events can be detrimental to the human body. Source: https://www.deccanherald.com/ |