U.S. and Other Teams to Bring Thousands of AC Units to Paris Olympics, Undermining Environmental Goals

Jun 22, 2024, 04:57 AM

The U.S. Olympic team, along with other national teams including Canada, plans to supply air conditioners for their athletes at the Paris Games. This decision is in response to the Paris Olympics' environmental sustainability goals, which include not providing air conditioning in athlete dorms to maintain a 'green' Olympics. Athlete rooms are set to be kept between 23-26°C (73-79°F) and equipped with fans instead of AC units. The move by these teams to bring their own AC units undercuts the organizers' efforts to reduce carbon emissions and has sparked controversy over prioritizing athlete comfort over environmental goals. Thousands of units will arrive in Paris.