Australian sport stars call for more action to combat climate ‘havoc’

New report warns sport will be ‘unplayable’ during increasingly severe summer heatwaves predicted for nationThe impact of extreme weather on sport, which has resulted in seasons being cut short and players hospitalised, has prompted Australian sport stars to call for greater action to combat the climate crisis.The growing list of high-profile athletes to call for government action on climate change includes Australian cricket vice-captain Pat Cummins, former Wallabies captain David Pocock, Olympic swimmer and gold medallist Bronte Campbell, surfer Adrian Buchan and AFLW player Sharni Layton. Related: Recent Australian emissions cuts likely to be reversed in recovery from Covid and drought Related: Australia's climate policy is a mix of delusion and denial. We need to get real | Greg Jericho Related: Joe Biden's climate envoy admits US and Australia not on 'same page' Continue reading...