Study suggests global warming set to worsen snow shortages on Europe’s ski slopes
A scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europe’s ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be affected by an increase of 4 degrees – presenting challenges for the industry and policymakers, and threatening a harsher reality for ski lovers.A scientific study published Monday projects that over half of Europe’s ski resorts will face a severe lack of snow if temperatures rise 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, while nearly all would be affected by an increase of 4 degrees – presenting challenges for the industry and policymakers, and threatening a harsher reality for ski lovers.