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Rare footage shows aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident

Bodycam footage released by US police shows the aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident in January.

19/04/2023

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Daredevils use carton canoes to slide down icy slope into pond

The annual Slush Cup and Cardboard Canoe Race took place at Castle Mountain Resort in the Canadian province of Alberta on Saturday.

11/04/2023

Climate

Italy’s snowless ski resorts are becoming ‘economically unsustainable’

Italy’s ski resorts are fighting a losing battle against climate change, environmental protestors argue.

03/04/2023

Destinations

Ukraine’s largest ski resort offers ‘respite’ from the war

Bukovel is the largest ski resort in the country with 75 kilometres of pistes and 17 lifts.

06/03/2023

Climate

Climate polluters pour money into winter sports as snow disappears 

Climate change could finish winter sports. Meanwhile big polluters are pouring money into ski sponsorships.

27/02/2023

Climate

Winter drought: Photos foreshadow another dry year in parts of Europe

After record-high temperatures 2022, some parts of Europe could see another year of drought.

21/02/2023

Green News

World’s biggest ice rink threatened by climate change

The ice isn’t thick enough to support the weight of skaters or equipment.

16/02/2023

Nature

Inside the ski town in the Alps where snow is becoming a luxury

Snow is essential to reflect heat off the Earth's surface.

15/02/2023

Experiences

Yoga and surfing are the future in snowless ski towns

With mild winter temperatures becoming the new normal, Europe’s ski resorts are introducing alternative activities to tackle a potentially snowless future.

11/02/2023

Travel News

Watch these ice canoe racers brave freezing temperatures in Canada

This race is part of the Quebec Winter Carnival and is an annual tradition in the Canadian province.

09/02/2023

Experiences

Save money on a ski holiday by taking a day trip to the slopes

What to buy, what to rent and where to go for a brilliant day’s skiing in the Alps.

09/02/2023

Eco-Innovation

Solar dam powers Switzerland’s green energy transition

The dam's almost 5,000 solar panels enough energy each year to supply around 700 houses.

07/02/2023

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Snow covers camp for internally displaced people in Syria

"We had to borrow money at the start of winter to but insulation... The tents are now on the brink of collapsing any minute. We don’t have heating as people can't gather wood. The situation is bad and there’s no food or aid," says Um Ahmed, displaced Syrian

05/02/2023

Nature

Back from the brink: On the tail of the 'mythical' grey wolf in France

By 1937, the European grey wolf had disappeared in France. Now the Office of Biodiversity is tracking its return.

03/02/2023

Travel News

The ‘magnificent’ French ski town finding a new lease of life

Col de l’Azelier is one of nearly 200 French ski resorts to shut since the 1970s. But e-biking and hiking are bringing tourists back.

02/02/2023

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Sculptors transform ice into winter palaces and statues

Tourists in Japan enjoy an ice festival, while 240 builders created 30 snow sculptures in Slovenia.

29/01/2023

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Snow covers South Korean capital and surrounding regions

No immediate reports of major disruptions or damage caused by snow, ice and subzero temperatures, as officials lifted their heavy snow warnings for Seoul and nearby areas.

26/01/2023

Living

It hasn’t snowed for 321 days in New York City. Here’s why.

The Big Apple has gone 321 consecutive days without snowfall, according to the US national weather service.

25/01/2023

Travel News

February ski holidays in France could be ruined by ski worker strike

The industrial action could hit skiers during one of the industry’s busiest periods.

25/01/2023

Slovenia

Snowfall in Slovenia causes power cuts and traffic chaos

The heavy snowfall comes after strong winds in Croatia last week and flooding in other countries in the region.

23/01/2023