2023 Marked as Hottest Year on Record: Climate Change's Impact on Sports

Four Factors Including Human-Induced Global Warming and El Niño Contribute to Extreme Heat, Leading to Significant Changes in Sports Scheduling and Locations

2023 was the hottest year on record with an average global temperature 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels, nearing the 1.5°C Paris Agreement threshold.
Four factors contributed to the extreme heat and climate disasters in 2023: human-caused global warming, El Niño, solar fluctuations, and a massive underwater volcanic eruption.
Extreme weather events are likely to become more frequent or intense with climate change, impacting various sectors including sports.
Changes in climate are leading to alterations in sports event scheduling, location, and even the viability of certain sports, particularly those dependent on specific weather conditions.
Despite the challenges, sports organizations and fans can play a crucial role in mitigating climate change by taking action and advocating for environmental commitments.