Radio Specials
The Commonwealth Club: Climate One
Mountain Meltdown -- Winter is coming. But is the season what it used to be? Tourism is one of the largest economic sectors worldwide, and one of the least prepared for climate change. The last decade was the warmest on record, and the U.S. winter tourism industry experienced an estimated $1 billion loss and up to 27,000 fewer jobs because of diminished snowfall. Without action to reduce emissions, analysts predict many ski centers will eventually be forced to close, especially those at lower altitudes. The remaining mountains will become more dependent on snowmaking, which will lead to higher energy use and potentially higher ticket prices. How can winter tourism sustainably adapt to climate change? What are industry executives, skiers and snowboarders doing to mitigate effects and prepare for long-term challenges? The program presents a two-part conversation with climate experts, a professional snowboarder and industry leaders from the Mountain Collective, which includes some of North America's most popular ski resorts.
First they came for the buggy-whip manufacturers and I said nothing; my Model T did not need one.
Then they came for natural food production and I said that the Fast-version was indeed quick and ... somehow induced a craving for more.
Then they came for The Snow and ... I say: DON'T FUCK WITH MY SKIING.. you bastards!
(Screw the polar bears and all that other climate shit-I-don't-Believe-in.. YOU BASTARDS!)
Carrion.. (Oh: it may not keep as long, next ... unless you can afford refrigeration during the brown-outs.)