2024 Paris Olympics face heat concerns due to climate change; athletes raise safety risks, organizers plan heat safety measures.
Athletes raise concerns over extreme summer heat during the 2024 Paris Olympics, citing potential health risks and competition dangers due to climate change. A report from British and American climate advocacy and sports organizations highlights Paris' vulnerability to heat concerns, with temperatures up to 7 degrees F warmer than in 2003. Organizers plan to schedule events to avoid peak heat periods, develop heat safety tools, and closely monitor temperatures at venues. Free water will be available for spectators.
June 17, 2024
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