OpinionJuly 24, 2024
The Paris Olympics Are a Lesson in Greenwashing
The Olympics are a sustainability nightmare, and Paris, despite its efforts, is no exception
Stories by Jules Boykoff
Jules Boykoff teaches political science at Pacific University. He is the author of six books on the Olympics, most recently What Are the Olympics For? (Bristol University Press, 2024). His writing has appeared in outlets such as the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Guardian and the Nation.
OpinionNovember 23, 2022
The World Cup In Qatar Is a Climate Catastrophe
Large sporting events often claim to be carbon neutral. But often this assertion is greenwashing, and it hides the incredible amount of pollution they actually create