Olympic town warms as climate change puts Winter Games on thin ice
#International Olympic Committee #Winter Games #Global Warming #Snow Scarcity #Sustainability #Olympic Scheduling #Alpine Sports
📌 Key Takeaways
- The IOC is considering moving the Winter Olympics to January starting as early as the 2030s.
- Rising global temperatures have made February increasingly unreliable for natural snow cover.
- Artificial snow production is becoming more difficult and environmentally costly as winters warm.
- A pool of permanent host cities may be established to ensure the long-term viability of the event.
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🏷️ Themes
Climate Change, Sports, Environment
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Governing body of Olympic sports
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The International Olympic Committee said last week it could move up the start date for future Winter Games to January from February because of rising temperatures.