Climate Change Is Redrawing the Lines of Sports Competitions The wildfires that ravaged southwestern France last weekend forced a drastic alteration to the final stage of the Tour de France, one of the world's most prestigious cycling events.
The disruption was the latest in a string of extreme weather events that have altered this year's competition, raising profound questions about the future of sports under climate change.
The decision to shorten the final stage by 44 kilometers and transport riders from Thoiry to Paris in team buses was taken out of concern for emergency responders and security personnel, who were needed elsewhere.