A new, voluntary set of regulations put forward by the Climate Council will allow sports clubs and arts institutions to divest away from fossil fuel sponsorships on their uniforms, stadiums and events.

The council said oila nd gas companies are using sports sponsorships to “launder their dirty image” to the public.

ECU Professor of Human Performance Professor Sophia Nimphius told Gary Adshead on 6PR Mornings the language used was just as strong as the concern many scientific institutions have over oil and gas groups’ effects on climate change.

“We’ve seen a lot of the climate events that occur, and it is affecting the way that we are living,” Professor Nimphius said.

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