The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy are underway, with NPR journalists reporting live from the games, while also raising questions about the event's sustainability. The games, which began on February 5, 2026, in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, feature highly anticipated events, including Lindsey Vonn's comeback, Chloe Kim's performance despite a shoulder injury, and the U.S. men's hockey team's pursuit of gold, according to NPR News.
NPR's coverage includes discussions with host A Martinez and correspondents Becky Sullivan, Brian Mann, and Rachel Treisman, as well as a segment with NPR Media Correspondent David Folkenflik on NBC's coverage. The games are taking place in a region that has long catered to the wealthy, as evidenced by a sculpture of an elegant lady with a Dior handbag and skis in the town square, according to NPR News.
The Olympics' commitment to sustainability is a key focus, with NPR reporting on whether the games are meeting their environmental goals. This concern aligns with broader discussions about reconciling development with sustainability, particularly among fast-growing economies, as highlighted by research published in the International Journal of the Energy-Growth Nexus, according to Phys.org.
The intersection of environmental concerns and development is also reflected in other news. A review in Variety discusses the Oscar-nominated French animation "Arco," which tells an environmentally conscious sci-fi story set in 2075, focusing on the impact of climate catastrophes.
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