This Vermont Soccer Team Plays for the Planet
Vermont Green Football Club is a professional soccer club with sustainability at its core, pioneering climate-conscious practices in American sports. Based in Vermont, the team has made environmental responsibility central to its mission, from carbon-neutral operations to community education initiatives. These photographs by Kelly Burgess for The New York Times document Vermont Green FC's climate initiative, capturing how the soccer club integrates environmental action into every aspect of operations, from the field to the front office. The images explore how sports organizations can lead on climate issues, using soccer as a platform for environmental advocacy in Vermont and beyond.
