How sports stars can also be influential climate leaders

Extreme heat has become one of sport’s toughest opponents. This summer’s Fifa World Cup has once again raised concerns about players competing in dangerous temperatures. But football is far from alone. Tennis players have battled through extreme heat at Grand Slam tournaments. Marathon races have been cancelled because of soaring temperatures. Wildfire smoke has disrupted sporting competitions across North America and Australia. Winter sports face an increasingly uncertain future as reliable…