The 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics may be the last to rely on natural snow due to rising winter temperatures, necessitating artificial snow for future events. A study predicts significant declines in snowfall in the Alps, with 90% of Italy's ski resorts already using artificial snow. While this keeps the winter sports industry afloat, it poses environmental challenges, including high water and energy consumption, and significant carbon emissions. The reliance on artificial snow highlights the tension between short-term economic needs and long-term sustainability concerns. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)