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This episode discusses the environmental and social impacts of the World Cup with a focus on climate change and fossil fuel sponsorship.

In this episode, we explore the environmental and social impacts of the World Cup, focusing on climate change, fossil fuel sponsorship, and the future of football. Our guest, Peter Crisp from Fossil Free Football , shares insights on how the sport can lead change and hold governing bodies accountable. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to World Cup Coverage and Heat Concerns 02:51 Environmental Impacts of the World Cup 06:03 FIFA's Response to Heat and Player Safety 09:12 Water Breaks and Their Implications 11:57 The Politics of Climate Change in Sports 14:51 Fossil Free Football: Goals and Actions 18:11 The Future of Football and Environmental Sustainability 21:03 Greenwashing in Sports 24:06 Grassroots Activism and Accountability 27:05 The Future of the World Cup and Climate Concerns Keywords: climate change, eramco, gas, oil, climate, governance, FIFA, IOC, mega events Hosts in this episode: Anna, Derek ________________________________________ Support & Follow The End of Sport Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/Theendofsport⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Support the show!) Bluesky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod.bsky.social⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@endofsportpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@EndofSportPod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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