Entries by Pietro Boniciolli

The Memory of the Ice

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Pietro Boniciolli
The Ice Memory Foundation preserves the climate record for future generations by storing ice samples that are likely to disappear in Antarctica.

Beyond the Olympic Rings – The Cost of Sustainability

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Pietro Boniciolli
Ignored local voices, temporary city infrastructures, spiraling costs, and governance gaps. Behind the Olympic spotlight, social tensions and contested legacies emerge.

Beyond the Olympic Rings – The Alpine Challenge

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Pietro Boniciolli
Endless construction sites, deforested woods, water diverted from the land, and spiraling costs. Behind the green image lies the shadows of an Olympics that are anything but sustainable.

Running Out of Cool Days

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Pietro Boniciolli
Global warming drastically reduces the number of ideal days for running a marathon. A new study reveals that by 2045, 86% of races will see a decline in the likelihood of optimal conditions.

COP30 in Belèm

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Pietro Boniciolli
COP30 in Belém seeks a turning point to balance commitments with concrete climate action. Between climate justice, Amazonian forests and a fair global transition.

Kept Promises or Olympic Greenwashing?

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Pietro Boniciolli
The 2026 Olympics were meant to be a symbol of sustainability — but with soaring costs and delayed works, that green promise is starting to look more like a mirage than a milestone.

US Open: from Blue to Green

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Pietro Boniciolli
Innovative sustainability measures in the field of waste management, energy efficiency, light pollution reduction and collective commitment make Flushing Meadows courts greener.

Climate Red Flag: A Real Threat to the Future of Formula 1

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Pietro Boniciolli
A new study analyses climate risks for Formula 1, defining safety thresholds and proposing adaptations to preserve the sustainability of motorsport.

Athletics Takes the Track for Climate

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Pietro Boniciolli
World Athletics promotes sustainability with a new guide for its members, offering concrete actions to reduce the environmental impact in sport and become ambassadors for change.

When the snow disappears

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Pietro Boniciolli
Global warming threatens the future of skiing. Possible solutions, defined in the new practical guide of the international ski federation, can transform ski resorts into models of climate resilience.

Is a Positive Legacy Really Possible?

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Pietro Boniciolli
Predazzo's renovated ski jump will be a leading venue at the 2026 Olympics, but what will its legacy be? An analysis of the possible future of this major sports infrastructure in Trentino

A New Kick-Off

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Pietro Boniciolli
The Premier League launches its plan towards net-zero for its events by 2040, focusing on renewable energy, efficient water management and sustainable mobility.

Tackling global warming

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Pietro Boniciolli
Heat waves, droughts and floodings threaten the future of world rugby. The governing body of the oval ball sport presents a first report to address these and other future challenges.

The Mad Revival of Bobsledding in Cortina

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Pietro Boniciolli
Cortina's bobsled run, tip of the iceberg of the 2026 Olympics under the banner of anti-sustainability. Record costs, delays and environmental controversy of a meaningless project with no future.

Game, Set… Green!

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Pietro Boniciolli
Tennis challenges the excessive consumption of balls during its events. Innovation, recycling, repressurisation and new materials as solutions to reduce its environmental impact.

The "Climate Finance" COP29 in Baku

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Pietro Boniciolli
Climate finance was discussed at COP29 in Baku. Yet, geopolitical tensions and uncertain outcomes dominated the scene, slowing down necessary action to combat the effects of global warming.

Baseball and Air Quality

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Pietro Boniciolli
Improving air quality is a priority to protect the health of athletes and optimize the sporting performance of Major League Baseball (MLB) teams.

NFL Green

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Pietro Boniciolli
The NFL Green initiative promotes environmental sustainability through recycling, waste reduction, and carbon offsetting at major events. It also supports green spaces, charity donations, and educates fans on eco-friendly practices.

NHL Green

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Pietro Boniciolli
The NHL launched "NHL Green" in 2010 to promote sustainability, focusing on water management and rainwater harvesting. The league tracks progress through the U.N. SDGs, especially SDG 3 on water resources.

NBA Green

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Pietro Boniciolli
Sustainability, once obscure, is now central to business and sports, including the NBA's "NBA Green" initiative. The NBA has successfully reduced emissions and shown that sports can align with environmental protection.

En Route To Sustainability

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Pietro Boniciolli
Sailing is embracing environmental sustainability, aiming to reduce its environmental impact and promote environmentally friendly practices with a focus on pollution reduction and marine biodiversity protection.

The Olympic Forest Project

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Pietro Boniciolli
Initially focused on Mali and Senegal, the Olympic Forest aims to expand to the entire world by involving local communities.

Forest Green Rovers: the Greenest Football Team in the World

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Pietro Boniciolli
Forest Green Rovers is an English football team becoming the world's first zero-emission club in 2018. The club aims to be a model of sustainability, showing that football can co-exist with environmental responsibility.