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The Winter Olympics celebrate the beauty of winter. Snow- and ice-covered surfaces allow us to enjoy many sports that are otherwise unavailable in summer, with its high temperatures. Unfortunately, these landscapes are most vulnerable to the dramatic effects of climate change. For years, many winter sports have struggled with a lack of snow, and it has become commonplace to see snow lying only on the ski slope or ski jump, while the surrounding area lacks snow. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, irregular snowfall, and increasing water shortages are rapidly transforming ecosystems worldwide. In this context, the Winter Olympics can no longer be viewed solely as a sporting event; they are becoming an important arena for environmental responsibility and climate action.
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Winter plays a key role in water balance. It’s during this time that nature “recharges” its batteries for spring and summer. When snow and ice cover the ground, it doesn’t mean water retention is impossible. On the contrary, water is stored in many different ways during winter. However, the increasingly frequent warm, snowless winters are seriously disrupting this natural mechanism.