Morten Thorsby considered quitting football due to climate depression, now uses World Cup for environmental activism
By
Ine Schwebs
Crisp on the outside, thoughtful on the inside. A keeper.
Summary
Morten Thorsby, the Norwegian national team footballer, became so depressed by the climate crisis that he considered quitting football. Now he uses the World Cup stage to advocate for nature's value and push for football to take financial responsibility for its environmental impact. The article explores his personal climate anxiety journey and his activism within the sports world.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNaturen er ikke gratis – og fotballen må begynne å betale regningen.
Jeg ble så deprimert av klimakrisen at jeg vurderte å legge opp.
Vi kan ikke fortsette som før. Fotballen må ta ansvar.
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