Climate Change

How Vail Resorts’ Mt. Brighton Operates and Creates Snow in the Midwest Amid an Ever-Changing Climate

Located in a metro area of nearly 5 million people and at an elevation of only 230 feet, Michigan’s Mt. Brighton might not initially sound like a destination resort. However, thanks to its state-of-the-art snowmaking abilities and varied terrain, Mt. Brighton operates successfully even under some of the most unpredictable weather conditions in the country. Since 1960, the well-known resort […]
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Snowfall on Mount Fuji, Japan, Latest in the Past 130 Years

Mount Fuji Snowfall Latest in 130 years - Feature Image

Mount Fuji, Japan’s most iconic mountain, is renowned for its snow-capped peak. This year, however, the snow is late, and it’s breaking records. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), there has been no snowfall yet on Mount Fuji this year, making it the latest appearance of snow in over 130 years. Since 1894, meteorological officials have recorded the first […]
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According to Copernicus, Earth is Poised for its Hottest Year on Record After a Warm, Wet & Wild September

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), the climate change service of the the European Space Agency Copernicus, September 2024 was the second hottest September on record. Globally, ERA5 surface air temperatures were 16.17°C, which is 0.73°C above the 1991-2020 average for September. This puts September 2024 1.54°C above the pre-industrial level. It also marked the 14th month in […]
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FIS and World Meteorology Organization Forecast “Bleak Future” for Winter Sports and Tourism

The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have announced a new partnership to raise awareness that winter sports and tourism face a bleak future due to climate change. Related Article: 85-Year-Old French Ski Resort Alpe du Grand Serre Forced to Close Permanently—Climate Change to Blame? Key messages It is the first time the UN’s […]
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85-Year-Old French Ski Resort Alpe du Grand Serre Forced to Close Permanently—Climate Change to Blame?

Alpe du Grand Serre ski resort

The Alpe du Grand Serre ski resort in the French Alps has permanently closed, citing financial difficulties and the impacts of climate change, France3 reports. On October 5, 2023, local authorities voted not to reopen the resort for the upcoming winter season, effectively ending its 85-year run as a popular winter sports destination. Related: Climate Change Could Actually Lead to More […]
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September Data Shows Record High Temperatures in Southern Greenland & Decreasing Arctic Ice

The town of Narsarsuaq in southern Greenland reached a record high night time temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) on September 22, the European Space Agency Copernicus reported. It marked the hottest September night in Narsarsuaq’s recorded history and one of the highest minimum temperatures ever recorded in all of Greenland. On average, nighttime temperatures for Narsarsuaq in September vary from 0.6°C […]
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