Research reveals a significant decline in snowfall in the Alps, plummeting by a third over a century, with sharp drops since 1980 linked to rising temperatures.
Michele Bozzoli emphasizes the critical role of snow in winter sports, indicating that its decline impacts not only skiing but also broader economic activities dependent on water.
The drastic reduction in snowfall, which has seen regions suffer nearly 50% loss, raises urgent concerns about the sustainability of ski tourism in the face of climate change.
Data from 46 sites in the Alps offers a century-long perspective on snowfall changes, highlighting a notable negative trend since the mid-1980s tied to escalating global temperatures.
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