'Sport One, Carbon Zero': Top athletes team up to launch new climate fund

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New fund launched by High Impact Athletes and Giving Green aims to help athletes support and promote science-based climate solutions

Over 90 athletes have joined forces to launch a new climate fund dedicated to connecting sporting professionals with research-backed climate solutions, which can minimise the risk of media backlash or...

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