Willow Woes, Sports Philanthropy & Fatal Heat

The Climate of Sport · Oct 1, 2026 · 20m

This week's climate hat-trick stories all share a common theme: risk and resilience. From cricket bats to philanthropic funding and heat-related health risks, Claire dives into the consequences of the climate crisis on sport and the opportunities where sport can drive change for a better future.

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Story 1: Stumped for wood, bamboo bats offer cricket a substitute to leather on willow…