Mikaela Shiffrin

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Winter Olympics Pivot to 100% Clean Energy Amid Rising Glacial Risks

As climate change threatens the future of winter sports, Olympic organizers are implementing aggressive renewable energy mandates for the 2026 Games. High-profile athletes like Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are leveraging their platforms to demand systemic shifts in how international sporting events manage their carbon footprints.

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Olympic Skiing Icons Warn of Existential Threat from Receding Glaciers

Elite athletes including Lindsey Vonn and Mikaela Shiffrin are sounding the alarm over the rapid disappearance of mountain glaciers, which threatens the future of winter sports. Their advocacy highlights the urgent need for climate action as traditional training grounds and competition venues face unprecedented melting.

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