On this week’s episode, Claire unpacks how sport, climate and public perception are becoming impossible to separate.

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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:

Story 1 - India Run for Sun

https://www.instagram.com/reels/DYExBcZDVu_/

Story 2 - Atletico Madrid guilty of negligence over ridiculous empty bus antics

https://www.football365.com/news/atletico-madrid-guilty-negligence-bus-antics

Atletico Madrid Season 2024-25 Sustainability report: https://en.atleticodemadrid.com/pdf/sustainability_report_24-25_atm.pdf

Story 3 - Mexico x FIFA World Cup

Mexico to shorten school year due to World Cup and heatwave: https://www.dw.com/en/mexico-to-shorten-school-year-due-to-world-cup-summer-heat/a-77101994

Mexico reverses plans to end school year early for World Cup and high temperatures: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7272345/2026/05/12/mexico-world-cup-schools-heat/

Mexico is sinking: https://edition.cnn.com/2026/05/05/climate/mexico-city-sinking-nasa-aquifer-water

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Today, Claire is joined by Kate Williams, CEO of 1% For the Planet. They chat about all things leadership, resilience, and the power of collective climate action

From "runfluencers" to an unexpected voice behind a major report and other news, Claire unpacks what’s really happening in the world of sport and why it matters from a climate perspective in the Climate Hat-Trick.

National Emergency Briefing - https://www.nebriefing.org/peb

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Vermont Green FC - https://vermontgreenfc.com/mission/

Dry Robe - https://dryrobe.com/

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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:

Story 1: Hurdles to a hobby: How climate change and ‘runfluencer’ culture impact our daily jog - https://theconversation.com/hurdles-to-a-hobby-how-climate-change-and-runfluencer-culture-impact-our-daily-jog-279537

Story 2: Can Green Clay Tennis Courts Help Save the Planet? - https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/can-green-clay-tennis-courts-help-save-the-planet

Story 3: New Report Warns World Cup Hotel Boom May Fall Short of Expectations - https://www.ahla.com/news/new-report-warns-world-cup-hotel-boom-may-fall-short-expectations

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This week's episode features a diverse Climate Hat Trick, exploring three hot stories at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and sport. From FIFA's impending yellow card policy to new and renovated stadium builds and the NFL draft, Claire breaks down the latest news in sport through a climate lens.

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REMINDER: Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375

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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:

Story 1 - FIFA World Cup Yellow Card https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7235588/2026/04/27/fifa-world-cup-yellow-card/

Story 2: Football Stadium Plans

Brighton & Hove Albion https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/48618258/brighton-announce-plans-uk-first-purpose-built-women-football-stadium /

Camp Nou - https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2026/04/27/barcelonas-camp-nou-rebuild-puts-economic-environmental-sustainability-at-the-forefront/

Story 3 - The NFL Draft

Record numbers - https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/2026-nfl-draft/2026/04/28/nfl-draft-recap-visit-pittsburgh/stories/202604280083#:~:text=By%20the%20draft's%20close%20on,outcome%2C%20Mr.%20Bachar%20said.

Local news reporting on tree felling - https://www.reddit.com/r/pittsburgh/comments/1rqgai7/100_trees_will_be_removed_to_make_room_for_nfl/

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Climate risk at FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 is the one factor that could impact everything from scheduling to tournament delivery, squad performance, fan experience, broadcast timings, commercials and financial risk.

Very few people are talking about it, but that’s where we come in. If you’ve got skin in the game, or you want to be across every angle, listen to Claire and a powerhouse lineup break it all down.

*Access the links masterlist, timestamps and transcript here.*

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Claire is back with this week's Climate Hat Trick, exploring three hot stories at the intersection of climate change, sustainability, and sport. This week's news emphasises how climate pressure continues to change how sport is scheduled, designed, and delivered.

REMINDER: Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375

Claire’s LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clairepoole_sportpositive-sportcomms-sustainabilitycomms-ugcPost-7448288526846169089-SYau?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k

Christiana Figueres’ LinkedIn post - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/christianafigueres_weve-talked-about-sea-level-rise-in-centimetres-activity-7447611615174123520-mRtY?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k

Sustainable Sports Apparel Charter - https://5thread.com/charter/

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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:

Story 1:

Bangladesh Cricket - https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/48435832/bcb-changes-timings-mens-womens-games-support-energy-saving-initiative

Pakistan Cricket - https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/south-asia/pakistan-cricket-fans-psl-2026-fuel-shortag-b2944458.html

Story 2:

Cabo Verde kit drop - https://www.footyheadlines.com/2026/04/new-cape-verde-2026-world-cup-home-away-kits.html

Third kit drop expected - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7193261/2026/04/13/minnows-cape-verde-to-make-world-cup-debut-in-striking-new-jerseys/

Climate impacts on Cabo Verde - https://portaldoclima.gov.cv/en/climate-change/

Story 3:

Paris Marathon - https://marathonhandbook.com/paris-marathon-water-cup-policy-opinion/

LinkedIn Post with comments - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alex-cyr-2a2228141_the-paris-marathon-was-the-first-mega-marathon-activity-7449818009646379008-qkUU?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAC_v64BPy0eKiRIXDgcn5iinPeT5vMzv4k

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We know more about our planet than ever. So what happens when sport’s growth meets planetary limits?

With the Artemis II mission dominating the news, Claire reflects on the iconic Earthrise moment from 1968 and what has changed since then across sport, climate science, and global growth.

Join us online on 30 April 2026 for the People's Emergency Briefing: A Special Screening For Sport. Reserve your spot for free: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/sportpositivesummit/2155375

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This week's Climate Hat-Trick stories:

Story 1: 2026 Final Four: NCAA tournament expansion 'will happen.' Here's why that's the case despite the outcries against it

https://sports.yahoo.com/mens-college-basketball/article/2026-final-four-ncaa-tournament-expansion-will-happen-heres-why-thats-the-case-despite-the-outcries-against-it-135942351.html

Story 2: World Athletics to introduce standalone World Marathon Championships from 2030

https://worldathletics.org/news/press-releases/athens-2030-world-marathon-championships

Story 3: Bangladesh government appoints Tamim as new BCB president

https://www.espn.co.uk/cricket/story/_/id/48418881/bangladesh-government-appoints-tamim-iqbal-new-bcb-president

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In this special roundup episode, host Claire and producer Nyla explore leadership in sport, sustainability, and climate action, sharing insights and themes from the recent Leadership Series.

Featuring expert voices, seven key themes define the future of sport leadership in a changing climate.

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Intro Mentions

Claire's Anthropy Instagram Reel

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWgAs1lMs3S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

BBC4 Rare Earth: The Future of Sport

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002t2km

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Hat-Trick Story Sources

1: Investors and Broadcasters Are Piling In to Women’s Sport

https://nypost.com/2026/03/28/sports/ions-push-into-pwhl-another-big-win-for-womens-sports-coverage

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-partners-tmrw-sports-new-professional-flag-football-league

https://www.forbes.com/sites/clairepoolesp/2025/03/08/womens-sports-growth-is-a-win-for-investors-brands-and-the-planet/

2: What connects flooding, felons, sinkholes and shortened distances? The Brazilian MotoGP

https://www.foxsports.com.au/motorsport/moto-gp/like-a-stone-festival-disintegrating-track-adds-to-motogp-mayhem-winners-slice-of-history-talking-points/news-story/de7e8a415c2a01a1f2e8e02236c7eafb

https://www.motogp.com/en/news/2023/06/11/1009430

3: Climate Crashes the Race: Protest Halts Pro Cycling

https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/safety/climate-protester-sits-down-on-cobbles-in-front-of-oncoming-peloton-at-ronde-van-brugge

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In this episode, Claire sits down with an incredible sustainability leader from the world of football in Japan.

Takayuki Tsujii, Sustainability Executive Officer at J. League, shares how sustainability is being embedded into Japanese football and what the launch of Sport Positive Leagues in Japan means.

Listen to hear practical ways to create a sustainable sport system that ensures climate actions are holistic, measurable, and embedded rather than just symbolic.

J.League Climate Action

J.League 2025 Season Review

J.LEAGUE Climate Action Handbook – English

Mito Hollyhock’s Solar-Sharing Initiative: How a Football Club In Japan Is Growing Clean Energy and Crops

Japan Climate Initiative: Sport × Sustainability – Sport Positive CEO Japan Visit Commemorative Event

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The Climate Hat-Trick Sources

Story 1: Earth’s climate swings increasingly out of balance: WMO Report launch

https://wmo.int/news/media-centre/earths-climate-swings-increasingly-out-of-balance

Story 2: $1bn stadium crowned best MLB ballpark as climate change and $700m star make impact

https://talksport.com/sport/baseball/4131335/mlb-los-angeles-dodgers-stadium-home-runs-shohei-ohtani/

Additional links:

Ranking the Most Home Run-Friendly MLB Ballparks (2020-2025)

https://www.rotowire.com/baseball/article/most-home-run-friendly-mlb-ballparks-107439

"Global Warming, Home Runs, and the Future of America’s Pastime” - 2023

https://journals.ametsoc.org/view/journals/bams/104/5/BAMS-D-22-0235.1.xml

Story 3: World Athletics launches phase two of groundbreaking air quality initiative at World Indoor Championships

https://worldathletics.org/athletics-better-world/news/phase-two-air-quality-initiative-world-indoor-championships

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