Ski resorts in both the US and Europe know their clients care increasingly about the environment and climate change – skiers after all enjoy their time in the open – and the ski resort authorities have been doing a lot to make their areas and facilities environmentally friendly.
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At first glance the evidence is irrefutable, global warming is starting to have an affect on ski resorts. Any ski resort that is at a lower altitude than its neighbours, particularly in the Alps will bear the brunt of this phenomenon.
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By Roberto Bell
With the issue of global warming becoming a frightening reality in the Alps, and with snow lines predicted to rise by as much as 300m over the next forty years – forcing skiers to abandon all but the highest ski resorts – the ski industry is facing a number of short to medium term problems. The ski industry and skiers rely on the mountain environment for their very existence and need to protect and preserve the skiing environment if they and future generations are to enjoy the same benefits. To do this both skiers and the ski industry need to take important steps towards sustainable tourism.
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