Climate change is killing the Winter Olympics: Temperatures in Cortina have risen by 3.6°C since the games were last held there in 1956 - with more than 3 MILLION cubic yards of fake snow now needed

Climate change is killing the Winter Olympics, new data has revealed. Now, Climate Central has revealed the devastating impact climate change has had on this location in the high–altitude Italian Alps. 'While necessary to prevent melting, refrigeration creates frost which can make the track slower, presenting fairness concerns for athletes,' Climate Central explained. A 2024 study found that, of 93 potential host cities for the Winter Olympics, only 87 currently have reliable conditions. 'The future of the Winter Olympics — and the reliability, safety, and fairness of many outdoor winter sports competitions — is uncertain in a warming climate,' the experts added.