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"Snowless Winter Spells Disaster for Indian Kashmir's Ski Tourism"
travel-and-tourism2 years ago

"Snowless Winter Spells Disaster for Indian Kashmir's Ski Tourism"

A dry winter in Indian-controlled Kashmir has devastated the ski tourism industry in Gulmarg, one of Asia's highest ski resorts, as the region experiences a significant lack of snow due to extreme weather patterns linked to global warming and El Niño. The absence of snow has led to widespread cancellations, closed rental shops, and unemployment for ski instructors and other vendors who rely on the winter tourism season for their livelihoods, posing a significant threat to the region's economy and tourism industry.

"European Ski Tourism Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Climate Change Crisis"
environment2 years ago

"European Ski Tourism Faces Mounting Challenges Amid Climate Change Crisis"

Climate change is exacerbating the snow-water-energy challenges faced by ski tourism in the European Alps. Rising temperatures and decreasing snowfall are impacting snow reliability and water availability for snowmaking, which is crucial for maintaining ski resorts. The ski industry is increasingly relying on artificial snowmaking, which requires significant amounts of water and energy, contributing to environmental concerns. Adaptation measures, such as improving snowmaking efficiency and diversifying tourism activities, are being explored to mitigate the impacts of climate change on ski tourism.