71% of resorts would have ‘scarce snow’ if global warming hits 4C
A new study has shown that a quarter of European ski resorts will have scarce snow every other year with 2C of global heating. This takes into account man-made snow created by snow cannons. Without these the number of resorts with ‘scarce snow’ would go up to almost half. Greenbashing an issue Ski resorts have...
Glacier lake in Chamonix at risk of overflowing
The ski resort of Chamonix has met again to discuss the monitoring of the lake formed in 2018 on the Bossons Glacier. Formed from increased amounts of snowmelt, the lake now carries the threat of overflowing, should there be future extended periods of warm weather. Last year, the resort used an excavator to clear rocks...