Study: Alps could lose half its 'snow days' by end of the century

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View of the Alps from Aiguille du midi, Chamonix, France | Credit: iStock
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View of the Alps from Aiguille du midi, Chamonix, France | Credit: iStock

Changing climate threatens both winter sports industry and water availability across Europe

Skiers in the Alps could enjoy only half the number of days of snow cover by the end of the century as a result of higher temperatures if greenhouse gas emissions remain at high levels, according to a...

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