The Winter Olympics of 2022 are nearly over, in this weeks podcast, Paul and Philip look at the sustainability at Winter Olympics 2022.

With the Beijing Winter Olympics using 100% artificial snow, a thing that could become the new norm as the planet heats up due to climate change. 

It is estimated that 49 million gallons of water have been used to make the artificial snow for the 2022 Games, despite Beijing being one of the most water-scarce cities in the world.

Beijing wrote a  sustainability report for the Games last year, it said it would use renewable energy for the venues and recycle water resources.

It said: “We shall give priority to ecological and resource conservation, environmental friendliness, and contribute to a beautiful environment.”