Climate Change
What is Anthropogenic climate change
What is Climate change caused by humans
Climate anxiety is?
heightened emotional, mental or physical distress in response to dangerous changes in the climate.
What is the furthest reaching financial extent of the ski industry?
Entire towns!
"...but it is a key element to be considered by land managers. In many regions, policy makers and public administrations play a big role for improving the infrastructures for traveling and stay in the ski areas, for promoting the ski with publicity at different levels (schools, media, international fairs, etc.) and, in some cases, subsidizing the development of ski resorts or its modernization..."
M. Gilaberte-Búrdalo, F. López-Martín, M.R. Pino-Otín, J.I. López-Moreno, Impacts of climate change on ski industry, Environmental Science & Policy
Purgatory Currently Has 126" of snowfall this season. What is the 10 year average of snowfall at Purgatory resort?
What is 218"
This climate activist who came into the spotlight in 2017 advocated and brought much publicity to climate anxiety.
Greta Thunberg.
This organization sets a standard and teaches certifications for professionals in the ski industry.
AIARE
AMGA
How much of colorados water comes from snow
71%
A study about permafrost in 2017 on Mont Blank Massif recorded two summer heat waves, one in 2003 and one in 2015. 2003 recorded 170,000 m3, and 2015 recorded 300,000 m3. What was the study recording?
Rockfall.
How much revenue does skiing bring to colorado?
4.1 Billion$
The earth has warmed this much since the industrial revolution.
2o F
!!!DAILY DOUBLE!!!
Both teams answer. Closest team wins.
A 2021 study of 1000 people aged 18-25 in 10 different countries recorded __% were very or extremely worried about climate change, and __% of respondents said their feelings about climate change negatively affected their daily life and functioning
60%, 45%
Ski sesons have shortened by __ days in the US?
5-7 days
What is the name of the scientific organization that provides the most comprehensive assessment of climate change?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
(IPCC)
According to googles data, searches worldwide related to climate anxiety and eco anxiety increased by __% from 2018 to 2023
4500%
The US ski industry has lost approximately $__ from climate change
5 Billion$$