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- The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo will rely on artificial snow, requiring over three million cubic yards of machine-made snow.
- Rising temperatures have shifted regional winters toward thaw, increasing the need for artificial snow.
- A 2050s study projects that 56% of current host cities will meet climate reliability standards.
- Athletes express concern about climate change's impact on their sport.
