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EF-181717
Date
12 Feb 2024
Duration
02:52
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1920 × 1080
CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, ITALY

Climate Change Impact: European Ski Slopes Increasingly Depend on Artificial Snow

People skiing near Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on February 4, 2024. A mild winter across Europe has resulted in several ski slopes being left completely devoid of snow, with residents and businesses attributing the spring-like temperatures to climate change. In this context, data from the Italian environmental group Legambiente reveals that about 90% of Italy's ski slopes now depend on artificial snow. This compares to 70% in Austria, 50% in Switzerland, and 39% in France, highlighting the varying reliance on artificial snow across different European countries.

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