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In just over two weeks time, the FIFA world cup is set to begin across North America. This comes, however, in the face of increasing heats due to climate change, that could threaten the wellbeing of the players and fans, and force the game and competition to change.

This is further complicated, however, when we look at the role that FIFA and the competition themselves play in climate change, with serious concerns of greenwashing and sports washing. With World Cups being high-emission events, and FIFA President Gianni Infantino maintaining ties with leaders such as US President Donald Trump, who often antagonises attempts to reduce climate change.

Wire Host Alex spoke with Professional Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland, Dr Chris McMillan, about how this temperature will affect athletes, and the role the competitions and FIFA have to play.

Lara phones in for a catch up on the world of politics! Whakarongo mai nei, listen back to hear her kōrero with Rosetta and Milly about environmental lobbying, Maiki Sherman, and leaked comments from Barbara Edmonds about Nicola Willis.

For Dear Science this week, our expert, Professor Allan Blackman speaks with us about electricity from ambient moisture, bananas in smoothies, and whether or not we can cool the earth with tiny particles.

For our weekly catchup with the National Party, Host Alex spoke with MP Ryan Hamilton about the Government’s increasing use of AI, The Legislation (Definitions of Woman and Man) Amendment Bill, and the government changing agency names to English before Māori.

Alex also spoke with Dr Chris McMillan, a Professional Teaching Fellow at the University of Auckland, about the dangerous temperatures facing athletes at the upcoming FIFA World Cup, how they will affect the game, and what FIFA's role in this is.

And for Green World this week, Producer Thomas spoke to the University of Waikato’s Associate Professor in Law Nathan Cooper, on New Zealand’s role in the United Nation’s latest resolution affirming the International Court of Justice’s ruling that states have a legal duty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment from the climate crisis. 

Dr Eileen Joy teaches social work at the Faculty of Arts and Education, and today joins Rosetta and Milly for a kōrero about what the Government's plans to replace 8700 public sector jobs with increased AI could mean for social work. Whakarongo mai nei!

Thanks to UoA!