October 10 – Sport England chair, Chris Boardman has warned that Premier League clubs must step up and do their bit for climate change.
Boardman, a former Olympic Gold medalist in cycling will ask clubs to stop taking short-haul flights, reduce single use plastics and prioritise lower-carbon meals. In a speech to the Sport Positive Summit, seen by the Guardian, Boardman will also question why 10 Premier League clubs flew to the United States for pre-season friendlies.
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