The Washington Post is at it again. Their newest target? The Olympics. In a bid to maintain the increasingly unrealistic idea of a “green Olympics,” they’ve managed to brew up a storm about the use of air conditioning (AC) at the Games.
Our friends at The Post have their knickers in a twist over the impending Olympics which they suggest mock the goal of Paris organizers for a green Games. Supposedly, the Athletes Village was set to ditch AC units for eco-nelson cooling methods. But heaven forbid, there may be AC units everywhere! And why? Because nations want their athletes to maintain comfort and endurance for these physically demanding Games. You’d think the Washington Post would be applauding athletes for wanting to be at their best.
The post then launches into a tirade against countries they labeled as “climate offenders”. These are countries who dared to prioritize their athletes’ wellbeing over environmental optics.
Concerned about the possible record-breaking heat of this year, prosperous countries have boldly challenged Paris’s sustainability ruse. And why not? They prioritize their athletes’ comfort above all and this hurts The Post’s green agenda. The newspaper references the pro-AC stance of the Australian Olympic Chief of Public Affairs, Strath Gordon, highlighting the Games as a “high-performance environment.” Instead of opening their eyes to this necessary aspect, The Post stays blinkered, accusing countries of disrupting the “highly symbolic” environmental initiative.
Who knew forgoing AC could symbolize saving the planet? Apparently, the Paris plan thought that this minor change would make a macro difference. It’s symbolic alright – a symbol of the unreasonable lengths they are willing to go for their green goals.
I cannot help but chuckle at this attempt to create a tempest in a teacup.
In a final note, it’s more evident than ever that conservatives are under fire. We must make our voices heard. Call The Washington Post at 202-334-6000 and ask them to stop this absurdity. The Olympics didn’t sign up for environmental theatrics, they are about fostering unity and sporting excellence.
