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Olympic athletes protest big oil

NPR | By Nathaniel Herz
Published February 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM CST

Several athletes are objecting to the International Olympic Committee over sponsorship of the Games by major oil companies. They say fossil fuel use threatens winter conditions needed for snow sports.

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