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🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Even in thaw, skiing fun at Biķernieki track can continue for a while

Skiers at the Biķernieki track are enjoying the winter sports experience, with artificial snow ensuring skiing can continue despite warmer weather.

Feb 25 • 05:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Why CM Abdullah wants to arrange 'artificial snow' in Gulmarg, the reason explained

Jammu and Kashmir's Chief Minister Omar Abdullah plans to introduce artificial snow in Gulmarg to promote it as a winter sports hub amid changing climate conditions.

Feb 23 • 15:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Winter Sports and the Olympics are increasingly dependent on artificial snow

The upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics will require a record amount of artificial snow due to climate conditions.

Feb 20 • 07:16 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Can the Winter Olympics survive the climate crisis?

The Winter Olympics, currently held in northern Italy, face significant challenges due to climate change, relying heavily on artificial snow production.

Feb 16 • 15:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the editor. Terminate the Winter Olympics that destroy the climate

A letter to the editor argues for the discontinuation of winter sports in the Olympics due to their negative impact on the climate from artificial snow production.

Feb 12 • 08:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

2026 Olympics: why the Olympic tracks are almost exclusively covered with artificial snow

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina are set to feature predominantly artificial snow on the tracks, a trend that has become common in recent years.

Feb 12 • 05:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Skiing and climate, a journey into the snow factory

The article explores snow production in Sestriere, Italy, highlighting the challenges posed by climate change and the social dynamics surrounding artificial snow creation.

Feb 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

Graph of the Day: The Winter Olympic Games Are Getting Warmer. Temperatures in Milan and Cortina Have Increased by Three Degrees Over More Than Half a Century

The Winter Olympic Games face increasing challenges due to rising temperatures, with only four destinations capable of hosting the games without artificial snow.

Feb 9 • 18:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

No Snow, No Games? Global Warming Threatens Winter Olympics

The threat of global warming raises concerns about the future of the Winter Olympics, particularly as artificial snow becomes a necessity for competitions.

Feb 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Sports

Winter Olympics: The traps of artificial snow and the wonderful Katsigiama

The first official day of finals at the 25th Winter Olympics featured both the triumph of favorites and the drama of a fall in Bormio.

Feb 8 • 05:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

Snow-Covered Blocks in Kamchatka: A Study of AI-generated Slop

This article discusses AI-generated videos and images depicting snow-covered residential blocks in Kamchatka, which are ultimately found to be nonsensical creations rather than true representations of the region's winter conditions.

Feb 7 • 06:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Winter Games neither so white nor so green

The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, set to be the most sustainable in history, faces criticism over artificial snow usage, deforestation, high costs, and unfinished projects as it begins this Friday.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Winter Olympics That Depend on Artificial Snow: Perspectives Shared by Scientists

As the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics approach, experts discuss the growing reliance on artificial snow due to climate change, raising concerns about the sustainability of future games.

Feb 5 • 20:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Snow, wars, and AI. The five biggest threats to aviation

The article discusses the major challenges faced by the aviation industry, including extreme weather, geopolitical instability, financial risks, and the evolving roles of artificial intelligence and cyber attacks.

Jan 11 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

A Red Mark in the Snow: How AI Solved the Mystery of a Missing Mountaineer

The article discusses how artificial intelligence can drastically reduce the time needed to locate missing persons in remote mountainous areas, potentially saving lives within hours instead of weeks.

Jan 11 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Ski Season, Italy Split in Two Between Limited Access Slopes and Those Without Snow

Italy's post-Christmas ski season has seen a division between regions with ample snow in the Alps and those in the Apennines struggling with insufficient natural snowfall and challenges in producing artificial snow.

Dec 28 • 13:03 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Sports

The season has started. The slopes are filling up in the Krkonoš Mountains and Jeseníky, skiing is taking place in the sun and artificial snow.

The ski season is in full swing as slopes in the Krkonoš and Jeseníky mountains are bustling with activity, featuring skiing under the sun and on artificial snow.

Dec 27 • 13:56 UTC

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