Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain.
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Heavy rain can flood sports fields and force games and practices to be canceled.
And Matt Libber, the executive director of Maryland SoccerPlex, a sprawling complex of 24 sports fields near Washington, D.C., says soggy conditions put athletes at risk.
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As the climate warms, young athletes face growing risks of heat illness – especially in communities without air-conditioned…
Vermont Green FC has sold out stadiums and built a devoted fan base around an ambitious goal: becoming a climate-friendly,…
