Dolomites Under Scrutiny as Milano Cortina 2026 Looms
TL;DR
Environmentalists warn that despite sustainability pledges, the Milano Cortina 2026 Games threaten the Dolomites with deforestation, reliance on artificial snow drawing water from rivers, and extensive construction, with many projects lacking full environmental assessments, potentially leaving a negative ecological legacy and eroding local alpine identity as private investment and tourism surge.
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