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activities that rely on the cold. One study
found that 20 million Americans
participate in winter sports annually,
generating $20.3 billion dollars in the
winter sports tourism industry. This
Dear EarthTalk: Given the existential industry supports over 191,000 jobs.
threat to their industry, what are ski resorts,
gear makers and professional skiers and So, what’s the industry doing to address
snowboarders doing to fight global these changes? The National Ski Areas
warming? — J. Simms, Rutland, VT Association (NSAA) has taken on global
warming via its Climate Challenge
It’s undeniable that climate change has program, promoting education around
been affecting and continues to threaten the global climate change, creating more
winter sports and tourism industries. sustainable slopes, and furthering outdoor
Colder regions around the world are business climate partnerships.
experiencing a steady decline in snowfall
and snowy months. In the classic tale of Winter sports athletes have also been
Frosty the Snowman, Frosty promises to advocating for climate action. Before the
come back next winter when the cold 2014 Winter Olympics, 75 decorated
returns. But as global average temperatures Olympic skiing and snowboarding Climate_Change.aspx?hkey=a9a435c0- EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy
continue to climb, will Frosty keep coming medalists wrote to President Obama 411c-4d11-86e3-00b15bdefaae; POW,
back? calling for more ambitious action on protectourwinters.org. Scheer & Doug Moss for the 501(c)3
climate change; they continue to advocate nonprofit EarthTalk. See more at https://
The SNOTEL network has kept detailed for climate action to this day. Additionally, emagazine.com. To donate, visit https://
records of snow at high elevations since the “sustainability” was recently announced as earthtalk.org. Send questions to:
1960s. Based on their data, scientists have one of the three pillars of Olympic Agenda question@earthtalk.org.
determined a 10-20 percent average loss in 2020.
the annual maximum snow water Looking for a SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY?
equivalent (the amount of water stored in Last but not least, Protect Our Winters
snow packs) during that time because of (POW) has been a huge player in pushing
global warming. They have also recorded a for climate action. “We find things in deep CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING FULLERTON
one-to-two-week loss in days with snow winter or at high altitude elevations, that 373 E. Imperial Highway, Fullerton, CA 92835
cover in these regions since the 1970s. we don’t find anywhere else, that speak
very directly to our connection to nature
“Warmer winter temperatures also affect and to the human soul...” POW’ executive
the characteristics of accumulated snow on director, Mario Molina, tells Yale Climate February 2021
the ground, including snow depth, how Connections. POW rallies athletes,
long the snow stays on the ground, and scientists, business leaders and others to
snow ‘slushiness,’” reports the group advocate for policies that protect climate
Protecting Our Winters (POW) in a report and has resources for advocacy, education, VIEW SERVICES on the INTERNET
produced in conjunction with gear retailer donating and volunteering.
Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI). Of www.CSLFullerton.org
course, more slushiness and less powder are
not ideal for winter sports enthusiasts. CONTACTS: Olympic Agenda 2020,
Olympic.org/olympic-agenda-2020; NSAA, click Sundays/Past Services
Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding or just nsaa.org/NSAA/Sustainability/
rolling around in the snow, there are many Climate_Change/NSAA/Sustainability/
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