The New York Times – Travel:
“Last-chance tourists” are visiting the melting Mer de Glace in Chamonix, France, in droves. A just-opened lift should make that easier. But some worry tourism is only making the problem worse.
Category: Global Warming
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They’re the Stanley Cup Champions. And That’s a Lot of Mugs.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The ‘it’ mug’s selling point is sustainability — one cup to replace many disposable bottles. But what does it mean when people buy lots of them?
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Can Backcountry Skiing Survive in the Northeast?
The New York Times – Travel:
Even as more people take up alpine touring on New England’s trails, winters are getting shorter, ‘weather whiplash’ events are eroding the snowpack and natural snow is becoming less reliable.
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In Real vs. Fake Christmas Tree Debate: Consider the Wildlife
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
It may seem counterintuitive to support the annual culling of trees, but environmentalists say Christmas tree farms have ecological benefits.
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Warmer, Faster, Snowier: What New Upgrades Mean for East Coast Skiing
The New York Times – Travel:
A guide to the recent snow-making, chairlifts and other notable investments at ski resorts from New York to Maine.
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‘Against the Tide’ Review: Tales of the Sea
The New York Times – Film:
Sarvnik Kaur’s breathtaking documentary about Indigenous fishermen in Mumbai brings to life an ecosystem wrecked by corporate greed and climate change.
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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes
The New York Times – Travel:
Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.
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How to Navigate the Unpredictability of Travel in the Age of Climate Change
The New York Times – Travel:
Climate change upheavals brought on a season of extremes for travelers in the U.S., Europe and beyond. One thing is clear: Travel is changing.