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Climate Change Is Having An Economic Impact On Idaho Ski Resorts

Published October 9, 2018 at 3:41 PM MDT
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Blowing snow at Bogus Basin.

Research from the Climate Impact Lab shows that in the next 20 years, the number of days below freezing at major ski resorts could drop by weeks or months. Climate change is having a visible impact on the nation's winter sports industry and here in Idaho that translates to serious money and jobs. Idaho Matters looks at the effects of climate change on area ski resorts and the overall impact on the state's economy with the Boise chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobbyand Bogus Basin general manager Brad Wilson.

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Idaho Matters Ski ResortBogus BasinSun ValleyClimate ChangeGlobal WarmingIdaho Economy
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