What does it look like when athletes personally experience extreme heat and climate change? This week, Talking Climate is hosted by two people who can answer that question firsthand: retired pro soccer/football player Imani Dorsey Kunzweiler and current pro Jasmyne Spencer - both EcoAthletes Champions. ⚽ Good news: Athletes everywhere are speaking up on climate and people are listening. Efforts range from integrating sustainability into college sports to climate-proofing community playing fields. 🌡️ Not-so-good news: The heat is already here, from Imani's near-collapse from heat exhaustion after a match to triathlons cancelled, youth tournaments suspended, and pro games played under wildfire smoke this summer alone. 📣 What you can do: You don't have to be an athlete or a climate scientist to make a difference. The most powerful thing any of us can do is use our voice, sharing our own story or backing teams and events going green. Check out everything Imani and Jasmyne have to say below, and share it with the athlete, coach, or sports fan in your life to start a conversation this week. https://open.substack.com/pub/talkingclimatenewsletter/p/the-future-of-sports-depends-on-climate?r=1g6pfa&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web