Ep 93 - Level the Playing Field
From Sustainably Geeky by Epically Geeky
May 25, 2026 · 1h 6m · Episode 93
About this episode
The episode discusses the environmental impact of sports and how the industry is adapting to climate change with guest Claire Poole from Sport Positive.
Sports have a huge personal and cultural impact for people all around the world, bringing communities together and offering unique social experiences. They also have a sizeable impact on the environment. So how do we balance the personal fulfilment and social connection that sports provide with the need for a healthy planet? Claire Poole from Sport Positive joins to discuss this tension, and how the industry is working to reduce its carbon footprint. She also shares examples for how the changing climate is affecting sports, and how the industry is adapting to this new reality. Resources discussed in this episode: Sport Positive website Sport Positive Facebook Sport Positive Instagram Sport Positive LinkedIn What’s Stopping Us? Report The Climate of Sport Podcast Your Brain on Climate Podcast Save the Reef Reef Safe Sunscreen Guide Have an idea for an episode? You can email host Jennifer Hetzel at sustainablygeeky@gmail.com. Like the show? Support us at Buy Me a Coffee, and rate/review us wherever you listen. You can also find us on Facebook, X and Instagram. Listen and subscribe to the show on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, Audible, and YouTube.
People in this episode
Host: Jennifer Hetzel
Guest: Claire Poole
Topics covered
- sports
- environment
- climate change
- community
- social impact
Keywords
- sports
- environment
- carbon footprint
- climate change
- social connection
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sport Positive, What’s Stopping Us? Report, The Climate of Sport Podcast, Your Brain on Climate Podcast, Save the Reef, Reef Safe Sunscreen Guide
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