In the media: Ski resorts are worried about the climate crisis, but experts say pledges to reduce carbon emissions don't factor in tourists' flights

Daniel Scott, professor, University Research Chair and Director of the Master of Climate Change Program and other experts say that the flights of skiers and snowboarders travelling to resorts are contributing to global warming and the reduction of snow seasons in many parts of North America.

Scott's research has shown the risks to the ski industry include less and more inconsistent natural snow, more snow-making requirements, and costs as well as shorter seasons.

Read more about sustainability in the ski industry in the Business Insider article “Ski resorts are worried about the climate crisis, but experts say pledges to reduce carbon emissions don't factor in tourists' flights” here.

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