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class="content__text" ⛰️ The duration of snow cover in the Alps is now 36 days shorter than the long-term average – an “unprecedented” decline over the past 600 years – according to recent research. 🚰 The Alps are Europe’s largest mountain range, stretching from France to Slovenia. They provide as much as 90% of the water to lowland Europe, earning them the moniker “the water towers of Europe”. ⛷️ The Alps are also one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world, attracting 120m visitors every year for activities including skiing, snowboarding, hiking and cycling. 🐐 The lack of winter snow has made international news in recent years, including in 2023 when Alpine resorts were driven to bring in snow by helicopter and offer “alternative entertainment” – such as “hiking with goats” – the New York Times reported. 📲 Link in bio Photo: StockShot / Alamy Stock Photo #alps #skiing #snow #wintersports #snowsports #climatechange #water

February 20, 2023