Weird Winters
Warmer, shorter winters may sound like an impact of climate change that would inspire more joy than despair. But rising temperatures and decreasing snowpack won\u2019t just transform water supplies and species ranges. It will also disrupt a multi-billion dollar winter sport industry, including the jobs and local economies associated with them.\xa0\n\u201cIf we're not able to ski or snowboard anymore,\u201d says Mario Molina, CEO of Protect Our Winters, \u201cthe least of our concerns will be the activities that we participate in.\u201d So how are winter sports enthusiasts and others preparing to weather the storm?\nSpeakers:\nElizabeth Burakowski, Assistant Professor, Earth Systems Research Center, University of New Hampshire\nKit DesLauriers, National Geographic Explorer; Skimountaineer\xa0\nGeraldine Link, Director of Public Policy, National Ski Areas Association\xa0\nMario Molina, CEO, Protect our Winters\nRelated Links:\nProtect Our Winters\nHigher Love: Climbing and Skiing the Seven Summits\nNational Ski Areas Association\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices