Paris Summer Games and Sustainable Building Design

Athletes at the Paris Summer Games will have plenty of condoms but no air conditioning. The buildings have been designed to be comfortable without air conditioning by using efficient insulation and cooled water circulated in the floors for coolness. The organizers aim to reduce the event's carbon footprint and plan to repurpose the athlete housing for Parisians after the Games.

Paris Olympians to Be Without Air Conditioning at Olympic Village

Paris Olympians will not have air conditioning at the Olympic Village this summer. The decision is part of a plan to cut the carbon footprint of the Paris Games by half and stage the most sustainable Olympics to date.

Plant-Based Diet Benefits for Health and the Environment

Eating plant-based protein a few times a week can improve health and reduce carbon footprint. Small dietary changes can have significant health and environmental benefits. Research shows that a plant-based diet can provide all necessary nutrients and protein for muscle strength.