"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.