Going for green gold: Inside the Paris Olympics' sustainability drive

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How the event organisers have sought to reduce the games climate impact, from minimising new construction, banning most single-use plastics to eliminating diesel generators

The Olympics present a dilemma for environmentalists and sustainability pros who applaud elite athleticism but cringe at the massive greenhouse gas emissions from staging in-person sporting events. The...

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