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CIPRA's point of view: Torino 2006: a hard lesson - but nothing learned
by zopemaster — published Aug 21, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , ,
The Olympic Winter Games 2006 have left a burdensome legacy. The idea is thus to close the loss-making bobsleigh and replace it with an indoor ski slope. Is Turin simply throwing good money after bad?
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Olympic candidacy - a questionable venture?
by zopemaster — published Sep 18, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Forecasts estimate that the 2022 Winter Olympics in Switzerland will cost 4.5 billion Swiss francs - or, as experience shows, even more. Is it worth it? In March 2013 the citizens of Graubünden will go to the polls to decide.
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Next generation to bear risk of Winter Olympics
by zopemaster — published Dec 12, 2012 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
The Swiss canton of Graubünden wants to hold a "sustainable" Winter Olympics in 2022. While the many open questions regarding the candidacy have stirred passions in Switzerland, Munich's candidacy is not quite so controversial. But time is pressing.
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CIPRA's point of view: The Alps are far too valuable for the Olympics
by zopemaster — published Mar 12, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
The result of the vote held on 3 March 2013 in Graubünden is clear: 52.7% are against the Winter Olympics being held there in 2022. This example shows that there is no desire for gigantism in the Alps.
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Energy efficiency in ski resorts!
by zopemaster — published Jun 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:26 AM — filed under: , ,
How to reduce energy consumption and green house gases (GHG) emissions in ski resorts? A pilot action in the Pays Serre-Ponçon Ubaye Durance (Pays SUD, France).
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Green winter sports
by zopemaster — published Sep 18, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
Ski areas are constructing climate-friendly lift facilities and France has now introduced a new law that obliges lift operators to provide information on CO2 consumption. A report on how ski areas are attempting to be environmentally friendly.
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Oh...!
by zopemaster — published Nov 13, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , ,
… the new silver bullet aimed at reviving the ailing winter tourism sector comes in the form of so-called "Downhill Bubbles".
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Point of view: the enlightened Olympics-free Alps
by zopemaster — published Nov 13, 2013 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:08 AM — filed under: , , , , , ,
The referendum decisions against "Munich 2022" and "Graubünden 2022" prove that the Olympic spirit is dead. Simply not everyone has yet noticed.
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Italy: 2005 World Ski Championships a risk to national park
by zopemaster — published Sep 25, 2003 — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:10 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
Preparations for the World Ski Championships in the upper Valtellina in 2005 are in upheaval. The projects for the resort of Santa Caterina Valfurva, which is to stage the women's races, have come under attack. Environmental associations believe that as the Santa Caterina Valfurva skiing region is situated in the Stilfserjoch National Park the environmental impact of the projects should be examined particularly thoroughly.
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Environmental Report_2001/02
by zopemaster — last modified Jul 07, 2021 01:17 AM — filed under: , , , , ,
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