Science Feb 23 Why do skiers sunburn so easily? A snow scientist explains By Steven R. Fassnacht, The Conversation
World Jun 30 Watch 7:06 How climate extremes are changing the world of sports Organizers of the Paris Olympics have set a lofty goal to generate less than half the greenhouse gas emissions of the last two summer games. The Olympics are not alone — across the sports world, climate change is changing the… By Jeffrey Brown, Winston Wilde
Science Feb 10 How Olympic ski jumpers toe the line between falling and flying Ski jumpers do everything they can to counteract the effects of gravity and fly as far as they can down hills. By Amy Pope, The Conversation
Science Feb 09 How competing on fake snow affects the performance of Olympic skiers and snowboarders Snowmaking machines can produce enough snow to cover a run, but artificial snow is very different from natural flakes that fall from the sky. By Peter Veals, The Conversation
World Jan 31 Watch 7:31 Unpredictable weather impacts long-standing traditions on outdoor rinks With the start of the 2022 Beijing Olympic Games just days away, there’s renewed attention around the relationship between climate change and winter sports. As the planet warms, beloved pastimes that rely on the snow and ice face a growing… By John Yang, Sam Lane
Jan 23 Watch 1:51 COVID-19 shutdowns bring new popularity to old winter pastime By PBS NewsHour After months of shutdowns and restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, some ski resorts are cautiously reopening in the U.S. and Europe. But not in France. Worried about outbreaks, French ski resorts can’t use their chair lifts or open their chalets. Continue watching
Jan 04 Watch 5:45 Warmer winters put Minnesota dog sledding at risk By Kaomi Goetz, One Greater Minnesota, Twin Cities PBS Warming Minnesota winters caused in part by climate change are threatening winter recreation and sports like dog sledding that are essential to local economies. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Kaomi Goetz ventured north to Ely, Minnesota, to see how global warming… Continue watching
Feb 27 Watch For Winter Sports Industry, Decreasing Snowfall Sends Business Downhill For Winter Sports Industry, Decreasing Snowfall Sends Business Downhill… Continue watching