The Negative Impact Of Snowmaking Machines
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The demand for artificial snow is rising, but climatologists say the impact on the environment isn't viable long-term.
Ski vacation season is in full swing and the Rocky Mountains are covered with both real and artificial snow. But it's the fake stuff that's taking a negative toll on the climate.
The process is referred to as a scientific feedback loop. The machines use a lot of energy from power plants and fossil fuels to pump out manufactured snow.
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