Cool Down
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The world is heating up, Cool Down - the sport for climate action network, works to cool it down. We share here what our members do. See http://cooldownclimate.org
But while football fans were busy fighting fires, Europe's elite clubs and UEFA decision makers were fuelling them.
Of the 18 highest seeded teams at this year's Champions League, six have a highly polluting shirt sponsor tied to a major oil and gas exporter. ⚽️💨
Of the 18 highest seeded teams at this year's Champions League, six have a highly polluting shirt sponsor tied to a major oil and gas exporter. ⚽️💨
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
But while football fans were busy fighting fires, Europe's elite clubs and UEFA decision makers were fuelling them.
Of the 18 highest seeded teams at this year's Champions League, six have a highly polluting shirt sponsor tied to a major oil and gas exporter. ⚽️💨
Of the 18 highest seeded teams at this year's Champions League, six have a highly polluting shirt sponsor tied to a major oil and gas exporter. ⚽️💨
Fossil Free Football spoke with fans and players taking inspiring action in response to extreme weather this Summer.
In Greece and Cyprus, fans joined firefighting efforts and organised collections of donations and first aid supplies for displaced families.
In Greece and Cyprus, fans joined firefighting efforts and organised collections of donations and first aid supplies for displaced families.
November 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Fossil Free Football spoke with fans and players taking inspiring action in response to extreme weather this Summer.
In Greece and Cyprus, fans joined firefighting efforts and organised collections of donations and first aid supplies for displaced families.
In Greece and Cyprus, fans joined firefighting efforts and organised collections of donations and first aid supplies for displaced families.
"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
- Katherine Choong 4/7
September 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
"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
- Katherine Choong 4/7
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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
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
This is sportswashing - and the fossil fuel industry aren't the first to do it.
Big Oil are playing from Big Tobacco's advertising playbook.
It seems absurd now, but the tobacco industry dominated sports sponsorship throughout the 20th century. 🚬📺 6/9
Big Oil are playing from Big Tobacco's advertising playbook.
It seems absurd now, but the tobacco industry dominated sports sponsorship throughout the 20th century. 🚬📺 6/9
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
This is sportswashing - and the fossil fuel industry aren't the first to do it.
Big Oil are playing from Big Tobacco's advertising playbook.
It seems absurd now, but the tobacco industry dominated sports sponsorship throughout the 20th century. 🚬📺 6/9
Big Oil are playing from Big Tobacco's advertising playbook.
It seems absurd now, but the tobacco industry dominated sports sponsorship throughout the 20th century. 🚬📺 6/9
Why sport?
Because for companies driving climate breakdown, aligning with beloved athletes and iconic teams is a PR goldmine. 💰
Being associated with the World Cup, for example, is better for brand reputation than being known as one of the planet’s biggest polluters. 5/9
Because for companies driving climate breakdown, aligning with beloved athletes and iconic teams is a PR goldmine. 💰
Being associated with the World Cup, for example, is better for brand reputation than being known as one of the planet’s biggest polluters. 5/9
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Why sport?
Because for companies driving climate breakdown, aligning with beloved athletes and iconic teams is a PR goldmine. 💰
Being associated with the World Cup, for example, is better for brand reputation than being known as one of the planet’s biggest polluters. 5/9
Because for companies driving climate breakdown, aligning with beloved athletes and iconic teams is a PR goldmine. 💰
Being associated with the World Cup, for example, is better for brand reputation than being known as one of the planet’s biggest polluters. 5/9
Climate breakdown is already having on sport across the globe - from floods and heat stress, to melting ski slops and air pollution.
But athletes and sports teams are increasingly used to promote the industries that rely on continued fossil fuel use. 🤔 3/9
But athletes and sports teams are increasingly used to promote the industries that rely on continued fossil fuel use. 🤔 3/9
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Climate breakdown is already having on sport across the globe - from floods and heat stress, to melting ski slops and air pollution.
But athletes and sports teams are increasingly used to promote the industries that rely on continued fossil fuel use. 🤔 3/9
But athletes and sports teams are increasingly used to promote the industries that rely on continued fossil fuel use. 🤔 3/9
In a hotter and more unpredictable world, sport is under threat.
Climate change is rewriting the rules of the game, endangering athletes, fans & the future of play.
Without urgent cuts to fossil fuel use, the next generation won't be able to experience sport as we do today.⌛️ 2/9
Climate change is rewriting the rules of the game, endangering athletes, fans & the future of play.
Without urgent cuts to fossil fuel use, the next generation won't be able to experience sport as we do today.⌛️ 2/9
August 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
In a hotter and more unpredictable world, sport is under threat.
Climate change is rewriting the rules of the game, endangering athletes, fans & the future of play.
Without urgent cuts to fossil fuel use, the next generation won't be able to experience sport as we do today.⌛️ 2/9
Climate change is rewriting the rules of the game, endangering athletes, fans & the future of play.
Without urgent cuts to fossil fuel use, the next generation won't be able to experience sport as we do today.⌛️ 2/9
🚨BREAKING! 🚨
🌍 The Fossil Free Declaration is a new global initiative inviting athletes & sports organisations to sever ties with the industries driving climate breakdown.
Get involved by inviting your favourite athlete or team to join. ✍️
More 👉 cooldownclimate.org/the-fossil-f...
🌍 The Fossil Free Declaration is a new global initiative inviting athletes & sports organisations to sever ties with the industries driving climate breakdown.
Get involved by inviting your favourite athlete or team to join. ✍️
More 👉 cooldownclimate.org/the-fossil-f...
August 6, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🚨BREAKING! 🚨
🌍 The Fossil Free Declaration is a new global initiative inviting athletes & sports organisations to sever ties with the industries driving climate breakdown.
Get involved by inviting your favourite athlete or team to join. ✍️
More 👉 cooldownclimate.org/the-fossil-f...
🌍 The Fossil Free Declaration is a new global initiative inviting athletes & sports organisations to sever ties with the industries driving climate breakdown.
Get involved by inviting your favourite athlete or team to join. ✍️
More 👉 cooldownclimate.org/the-fossil-f...
And this is a growing problem facing the women's game.
Last year, the Women's Super League agreed a sponsorship deal with Barclays - a bank which invests more in fossil fuels than any other in Europe and is tied to the mass killing of innocent children in Palestine. 5/6
Last year, the Women's Super League agreed a sponsorship deal with Barclays - a bank which invests more in fossil fuels than any other in Europe and is tied to the mass killing of innocent children in Palestine. 5/6
August 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
And this is a growing problem facing the women's game.
Last year, the Women's Super League agreed a sponsorship deal with Barclays - a bank which invests more in fossil fuels than any other in Europe and is tied to the mass killing of innocent children in Palestine. 5/6
Last year, the Women's Super League agreed a sponsorship deal with Barclays - a bank which invests more in fossil fuels than any other in Europe and is tied to the mass killing of innocent children in Palestine. 5/6
The Lionesses have become role models for young women across the country because of the values they represent.
But the team's sponsor profits from climate breakdown, threatening the future of the women's game and its young fan base. 4/6
But the team's sponsor profits from climate breakdown, threatening the future of the women's game and its young fan base. 4/6
August 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
The Lionesses have become role models for young women across the country because of the values they represent.
But the team's sponsor profits from climate breakdown, threatening the future of the women's game and its young fan base. 4/6
But the team's sponsor profits from climate breakdown, threatening the future of the women's game and its young fan base. 4/6
Yet this reputation for challenging society to move in a progressive direction is becoming tainted by harmful sponsors moving into the women's game.
The Lionesses are now sponsored by Chase, the retail banking arm of the world's biggest fossil fuel funder, JP Morgan Chase. 💰💨 3/6
The Lionesses are now sponsored by Chase, the retail banking arm of the world's biggest fossil fuel funder, JP Morgan Chase. 💰💨 3/6
August 4, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Yet this reputation for challenging society to move in a progressive direction is becoming tainted by harmful sponsors moving into the women's game.
The Lionesses are now sponsored by Chase, the retail banking arm of the world's biggest fossil fuel funder, JP Morgan Chase. 💰💨 3/6
The Lionesses are now sponsored by Chase, the retail banking arm of the world's biggest fossil fuel funder, JP Morgan Chase. 💰💨 3/6
And with its Tour sponsorship, the company is able to associate its brand with one of the cleanest modes of transport: cycling. 🚵
The fossil fuel giant's logo dominates the Tour:
🚴 On its own team
🚴 On INEOS Grenadiers
🚴 As the Tour’s "official energy partner” 5/7
The fossil fuel giant's logo dominates the Tour:
🚴 On its own team
🚴 On INEOS Grenadiers
🚴 As the Tour’s "official energy partner” 5/7
July 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
And with its Tour sponsorship, the company is able to associate its brand with one of the cleanest modes of transport: cycling. 🚵
The fossil fuel giant's logo dominates the Tour:
🚴 On its own team
🚴 On INEOS Grenadiers
🚴 As the Tour’s "official energy partner” 5/7
The fossil fuel giant's logo dominates the Tour:
🚴 On its own team
🚴 On INEOS Grenadiers
🚴 As the Tour’s "official energy partner” 5/7
🚨 New piece from Steve Menary, revealing the rise of long-haul football friendlies.
"It’s time for football’s leaders to stop talking and start acting - governing bodies need to intervene before player welfare and the climate pay the price."
📖: sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/burning-up...
"It’s time for football’s leaders to stop talking and start acting - governing bodies need to intervene before player welfare and the climate pay the price."
📖: sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/burning-up...
July 3, 2025 at 12:19 PM
🚨 New piece from Steve Menary, revealing the rise of long-haul football friendlies.
"It’s time for football’s leaders to stop talking and start acting - governing bodies need to intervene before player welfare and the climate pay the price."
📖: sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/burning-up...
"It’s time for football’s leaders to stop talking and start acting - governing bodies need to intervene before player welfare and the climate pay the price."
📖: sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/burning-up...
🚨 Tomorrow’s Champions League final is one of football’s biggest nights.
But under UEFA’s profit-fuelled expansion, the game is sprinting in the wrong direction - for players and the planet.
Our full report breaks it down: www.cooldownclimate.org/resources/pl...
But under UEFA’s profit-fuelled expansion, the game is sprinting in the wrong direction - for players and the planet.
Our full report breaks it down: www.cooldownclimate.org/resources/pl...
May 30, 2025 at 10:18 AM
🚨 Tomorrow’s Champions League final is one of football’s biggest nights.
But under UEFA’s profit-fuelled expansion, the game is sprinting in the wrong direction - for players and the planet.
Our full report breaks it down: www.cooldownclimate.org/resources/pl...
But under UEFA’s profit-fuelled expansion, the game is sprinting in the wrong direction - for players and the planet.
Our full report breaks it down: www.cooldownclimate.org/resources/pl...
📢 𝗢𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄!
Find out about the fossil threat looming over the 2026 Winter Olympics and discover how you can help turn the tide. 🏔️❄️
🗓️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 20, 3-5pm GMT
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Find out about the fossil threat looming over the 2026 Winter Olympics and discover how you can help turn the tide. 🏔️❄️
🗓️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 20, 3-5pm GMT
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May 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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Find out about the fossil threat looming over the 2026 Winter Olympics and discover how you can help turn the tide. 🏔️❄️
🗓️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 20, 3-5pm GMT
💻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online (FREE!)
🎟️ Grab your spot: shorturl.at/62fds
@andrewsimms.bsky.social @freddiedaley.bsky.social
Find out about the fossil threat looming over the 2026 Winter Olympics and discover how you can help turn the tide. 🏔️❄️
🗓️ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: May 20, 3-5pm GMT
💻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Online (FREE!)
🎟️ Grab your spot: shorturl.at/62fds
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4. Many partners integrate climate education into their programs. 🌍
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
April 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
4. Many partners integrate climate education into their programs. 🌍
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
3. Skateistan also coordinates the Goodpush Alliance, which brings together skateboard initiatives to tackle societal challenges.
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 goodpush.org
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 goodpush.org
April 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
3. Skateistan also coordinates the Goodpush Alliance, which brings together skateboard initiatives to tackle societal challenges.
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 goodpush.org
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 goodpush.org
4. Many partners integrate climate education into their programs. 🌍
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
April 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
4. Many partners integrate climate education into their programs. 🌍
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
"My vision for the future of sport is one where every decision considers the planet, fostering not just great athletes but also great environmental stewards."
- Hala Khalaf, co-executive director of Skateistan.
3. Skateistan also convenes the Goodpush Alliance, which brings together skateboard initiatives to tackle societal challenges.
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 www.goodpush.org
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 www.goodpush.org
April 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
3. Skateistan also convenes the Goodpush Alliance, which brings together skateboard initiatives to tackle societal challenges.
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 www.goodpush.org
Since launching in 2018, Goodpush has directly supported 425+ social skateboarding projects in 80+ countries.
Find out more 👉 www.goodpush.org
8. Transport providers & government:
1⃣ Rail providers, particularly those on key arterial routes, should provide extended services on match days to prevent fans becoming stranded.
2⃣ Targeted investment into transport infrastructure in locations where fans are often stranded.
1⃣ Rail providers, particularly those on key arterial routes, should provide extended services on match days to prevent fans becoming stranded.
2⃣ Targeted investment into transport infrastructure in locations where fans are often stranded.
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
8. Transport providers & government:
1⃣ Rail providers, particularly those on key arterial routes, should provide extended services on match days to prevent fans becoming stranded.
2⃣ Targeted investment into transport infrastructure in locations where fans are often stranded.
1⃣ Rail providers, particularly those on key arterial routes, should provide extended services on match days to prevent fans becoming stranded.
2⃣ Targeted investment into transport infrastructure in locations where fans are often stranded.
7. Leagues & clubs:
1⃣ When selecting midweek fixtures, give clubs in closer proximity to one another higher weightings.
2⃣ Invest in and help organise sustainable travel options for fans on away days.
1⃣ When selecting midweek fixtures, give clubs in closer proximity to one another higher weightings.
2⃣ Invest in and help organise sustainable travel options for fans on away days.
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
7. Leagues & clubs:
1⃣ When selecting midweek fixtures, give clubs in closer proximity to one another higher weightings.
2⃣ Invest in and help organise sustainable travel options for fans on away days.
1⃣ When selecting midweek fixtures, give clubs in closer proximity to one another higher weightings.
2⃣ Invest in and help organise sustainable travel options for fans on away days.
6. Just a few simple changes could make sure fans can get home by train.
Broadcasters:
1⃣ Avoid scheduling Friday or Monday night fixtures where fans need to travel over 100km.
2⃣ Give a higher weighting for lunchtime kick offs for fans in marginal areas of England and Wales.
Broadcasters:
1⃣ Avoid scheduling Friday or Monday night fixtures where fans need to travel over 100km.
2⃣ Give a higher weighting for lunchtime kick offs for fans in marginal areas of England and Wales.
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
6. Just a few simple changes could make sure fans can get home by train.
Broadcasters:
1⃣ Avoid scheduling Friday or Monday night fixtures where fans need to travel over 100km.
2⃣ Give a higher weighting for lunchtime kick offs for fans in marginal areas of England and Wales.
Broadcasters:
1⃣ Avoid scheduling Friday or Monday night fixtures where fans need to travel over 100km.
2⃣ Give a higher weighting for lunchtime kick offs for fans in marginal areas of England and Wales.
4. Being stranded also has a significant environmental impact.
If fans have to rely on driving to and from away days, the total emissions created by stranded fans could be up to 23,000 tonnes CO2e each season.
This is about the same annual emissions as 5,300 internal combustion engine vehicles. 🚗💨
If fans have to rely on driving to and from away days, the total emissions created by stranded fans could be up to 23,000 tonnes CO2e each season.
This is about the same annual emissions as 5,300 internal combustion engine vehicles. 🚗💨
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
4. Being stranded also has a significant environmental impact.
If fans have to rely on driving to and from away days, the total emissions created by stranded fans could be up to 23,000 tonnes CO2e each season.
This is about the same annual emissions as 5,300 internal combustion engine vehicles. 🚗💨
If fans have to rely on driving to and from away days, the total emissions created by stranded fans could be up to 23,000 tonnes CO2e each season.
This is about the same annual emissions as 5,300 internal combustion engine vehicles. 🚗💨
3. Without the option to get a train home after an away game, many fans are forced to stay over to get the earliest train back.
According to our model, the total cost to fans over the course of a season could reach £55 million. 💰
According to our model, the total cost to fans over the course of a season could reach £55 million. 💰
April 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
3. Without the option to get a train home after an away game, many fans are forced to stay over to get the earliest train back.
According to our model, the total cost to fans over the course of a season could reach £55 million. 💰
According to our model, the total cost to fans over the course of a season could reach £55 million. 💰