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Olympians Warn: Glacier Melt Threatens Winter Sports Future

2/18/2026

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During the 2026 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Lindsey Vonn (American) and Mikaela Shiffrin (American) warned that glacier melt threatens winter sports.
Italian glaciologist Antonella Senese reported significant glacier-area loss since the late 1950s.
Federica Brignone, Alpine skier, urged climate action as glaciers retreat higher each year.
The Goodbye Glaciers Project notes water shortages and rising sea levels, with AJ Hurt (American) and River Radamus (American) urging ending fossil-fuel sponsorships.

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During the 2026 Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Lindsey Vonn (American) and Mikaela Shiffrin (American) warned that glacier melt threatens winter sports.
Italian glaciologist Antonella Senese reported significant glacier-area loss since the late 1950s.
Federica Brignone, Alpine skier, urged climate action as glaciers retreat higher each year.
The Goodbye Glaciers Project notes water shortages and rising sea levels, with AJ Hurt (American) and River Radamus (American) urging ending fossil-fuel sponsorships.