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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

Football mirrors society. As climate impacts escalate, it will be a key for shaping how we choose to respond.

Bellerín’s story reminds us that culture, not just policy, will determine the world we build next. 5/5

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Héctor Bellerín’s journey: could footballers save the planet? — Cool Down

By Freddie Daley This chapter was originally published in ‘ Sporting Tales: 21 new stories for a troubled world '. As societies face up to the realities of a warming world, there is a simmeri...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

When footballers speak out on social and climate justice, they are often told to 'stick to the football', with many elite players choosing this as the path of least resistance.

But, Héctor has pushed back against this, calling for social and climate justice at every opportunity. 4/5

Hector Bellerin interview: ‘Measure your carbon footprint, change your behaviour’

Former Arsenal and Barcelona full-back Hector Bellerin tells The Athletic about his steps to combat climate change

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

With almost as many devout followers as the world's oldest religions, football is imbued with an almost spiritual cultural influence.

And footballers are the human face of the sport, whose personal and political lives have a significant impact on fans. 3/5

SPORTING CHANGE: Do we need a ‘Marcus Rashford’ for the climate? — Cool Down

As a growing number of elite athletes use their platforms to call for more ambitious climate action and lifestyle changes, it is crucial to understand the impacts that athlete leadership could have - ...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

Last week, Héctor was rightfully honoured as Global Champion by the BBC Green Sport Awards.

In a sport where private jets and gargantuan SUVs have become the norm, Héctor has walked the talk of climate action while calling for system change. 2/5

'With power comes responsibility' - Hector Bellerin wins BBC Green Sports Award

Former Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin talks about his attempts to live a more sustainable life as he wins the BBC Green Sports Award.

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 10h

Football can’t solve the climate crisis. But it can help us imagine a future worth fighting for.

In Sporting Tales published last year, Freddie Daley documented the climate activism journey of Arsenal legend, Héctor Bellerín. 🧵 1/5

Read the full piece. 👇

Héctor Bellerín’s journey: could footballers save the planet? — Cool Down

By Freddie Daley This chapter was originally published in ‘ Sporting Tales: 21 new stories for a troubled world '. As societies face up to the realities of a warming world, there is a simmeri...

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🚨 BREAKING: UK museums have voted to adopt a new Code of Ethics calling for a 'transition away' from fossil fuel and rights-abusing sponsors.

This marks a huge moment for the culture sector challenging harmful sponsorship.

Here's the story. 🧵 1/8

Museums ratify new ethics code requiring ‘transition away’ from fossil fuel and rights abusing sponsors

In a significant shift for the culture sector, museums and galleries in the UK this evening voted to adopt ambitious new ethics rules that call for the sector to ‘transition away’ from sponsorship …

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🚨 Campaign win! 🚨

The City of Stockholm has just voted to ban fossil fuel advertising on public ad spaces from summer 2026.

This is a landmark that adds momentum to the wave of local governments banning the promotion of polluting industries. 🧵 1/6

Stockholm visar vägen med förbud mot fossilreklam — New Weather Sverige

Stockholms stad meddelade den 8 oktober att ett förbud mot fossilreklam i staden införs från och med sommaren 2026.

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 6d

Sofie Junge Pedersen has built a career defined by purpose as much as performance.

Now the Danish international and Liga F midfielder has joined the Fossil Free Declaration, calling for an end to polluting sponsorship in sport.

Watch our latest interview with Sofie about the declaration. 👇

Sofie Junge Pedersen: Why I’ve joined the Fossil Free Declaration — Cool Down

As part of our Fossil Free Declaration series, Danish footballer Sofie Junge Pedersen reflects on the growing intersection between sport and sustainability. Drawing on her experiences across Europe’s ...

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🚨 Raducano forced to retire ill in Wuhan Open's first round amid extreme 34C humid heat.

And guess who is sponsoring the climate-vulnerable tournament?

Yup - that's right - Saudi Arabia's O̶i̶l̶ Public Investment Fund. 🛢️🫰

Wuhan Open: Emma Raducanu retires in first round against Ann Li

British number one Emma Raducanu looks devoid of energy and appears to struggle with the hot and humid conditions before retiring in China.

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🚨 Last week, EA was sold for a massive $55bn (£41bn).

The buyers?

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), a private equity firm and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners.

The world of gaming is fast becoming a wild west for polluter advertising and sponsorship. 🧵 1/6

Gaming giant Electronic Arts bought in unprecedented $55bn deal

EA is known for making best-selling games such as EA FC, The Sims and Mass Effect.

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Badvertising @badvertising.bsky.social · 13d

Katherine Choong signed the open letter urging climbing federations and other pro climbers to take a stand against polluting sponsorship. 🧗

The letter - released during the IFSC World Championships in Seoul - is part the Fossil Free Declaration. ✍️

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 13d

The Fossil Free Declaration is a new initiative for concerned fans, athletes and sports organisations to challenge promoting polluters in sport.

Join the declaration today 👉

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The Fossil Free Declaration — Cool Down

Launched by the Cool Down - Sport For Climate Action Network, the Declaration is a pledge for sports organisations, athletes, and fans to demonstrate climate leadership by rejecting sponsorships and c...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 13d

"Something has to change. I’m so sick of seeing these companies, who are powerful obstacles to progress, all over the sports that I love ... this can’t go on. And I hope the Fossil Free Declaration will be an important catalyst for this change."

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 13d

In the latest instalment of our Fossil Free Declaration interview series, we speak to one of Britain’s most accomplished Paralympic skiers, Anna Turney.

Away from the slopes, Anna is equally dedicated to protecting the natural world.

Full interview 👇

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Anna Turney - Why I've joined the Fossil Free Declaration — Cool Down

In the latest instalment of our Fossil Free Declaration interview series, Paralympic alpine skier Anna Turney discusses why she is speaking out for climate action and lending her voice to protect the ...

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🚨 Scathing new report from footballers' union, FIFPRO, about the ever-growing football calendar and extreme temperatures.

What's missing?

A reflection on the commercial forces that are creating impactful schedules and temperatures. 💡🧵 1/7

FIFPRO on WC high temps: We await FIFA meeting

Global footballers' union FIFPRO is still waiting for talks with FIFA over match scheduling at the 2026 World Cup after voicing concerns over excessive heat during this summer's Club World Cup in the ...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

The Fossil Free Declaration is a way for fans, athletes and sports organisations to build power against polluting sponsors in sport.

Join the call for clean sport. 👇 7/7

The Fossil Free Declaration — Cool Down

Launched by the Cool Down - Sport For Climate Action Network, the Declaration is a pledge for sports organisations, athletes, and fans to demonstrate climate leadership by rejecting sponsorships and c...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

Cities like Edinburgh, Sheffield, Gothenburg & Stockholm have already banned fossil fuel & airline ads. Climbers are now calling on leading federations like the IFSC & BMC to follow suit. 6/7

New Sheffield ad ban shows how councils can act on harmful advertising - Adfree Cities

Adverts for a wide range of polluting products and brands, including airlines, airports, fossil fuel-powered cars (including hybrids) and fossil fuel companies, will not be permitted on council-owned ...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

This isn’t just symbolic. Climbing depends on healthy environments.

As glaciers retreat, rockfalls increase, & mountains become more dangerous, the sport faces an existential threat. 5/7

ARTICLE: Climbers and Guides Adapt to Changing Climate and Landscape in the Alps

Rapidly deteriorating conditions across the European Alps due to rising temperatures are forcing mountain guides, their clients and independent teams to change their objectives as the risk of...

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

"Climbing teaches respect for the natural world, and I believe our sport should reflect that by ending partnerships with high-carbon sponsors."

- Katherine Choong 4/7

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

Climbing is still relatively untouched by polluting sponsors.

But it is now one of the world’s fastest-growing sports.

The letter highlights that, with this new attention, climbing risks becoming a billboard for fossil fuel interests like other popular sports. 📺💨 3/7

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

The letter - released during the IFSC World Championships in Seoul - is part of a new initiative, the Fossil Free Declaration.

In the declaration, athletes, fans and sports orgs are calling for a fossil free sporting future. 2/7

PRESS RELEASE: The Fossil Free Declaration

Twenty-eight professional climbers, rising talents, and leading organisations have signed an open letter urging the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) and the wider climbing community.....

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Cool Down @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social · 18d

🚨BIG news 🚨

Climbing pioneers, rising talents and major orgs have signed an open letter urging climbing federations and other pro climbers to take a stand against polluting sponsorship. 🧵 1/7

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Pro Climbers Urge IFSC to Swear Off Fossil Fuel Ties

An open letter associated with the Cool Down network of sports for climate action asks the IFSC and climbers to swear off fossil fuel ties.

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Vasaloppet, one of the world's most prestigious cross-country ski races, have officially parted ways with oil company Preem after 17 years of partnership.

This signals a significant shift in the discussion around fossil fuel sponsors in winter sports. 🧵 1/7

Turning Point for Winter Sports as Preem Ends Vasaloppet Sponsorship — Cool Down

Photo: Ulf Palm/TT

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Olympic sporting calendar likely to be "re-engineered" due to climate breakdown. - Sebastian Coe

But what if - instead of pointing at the fire and moving out of harm's way - elite sport actually tried to help put it out? 🤨 🧵 1/6

New championships, new calendar? What next for athletics after Tokyo

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the global calendar of Olympic sports may need to be

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