The concept of a sustainable Olympics is fundamentally flawed; true sustainability cannot be achieved in this context. The 2028 Los Angeles Olympics exemplify this contradiction, as the city lacks a strong reputation for sustainability. Despite potential enhancements, such as increased entertainment, the overall prospects for an environmentally friendly event remain bleak.
Paris wanted this to be the greenest Olympics ever. We assess.
This episode was produced by Denise Guerra, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram.
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