1/ Nearly all prior #WinterOlympics host cities will see weather conditions that make it difficult to hold outdoor winter sports competitions over the coming decades. The culprit is greenhouse gas emissions and the resulting climate change. qz.com/2122792/former…
2/ If global emissions reach targets set by the Paris Climate Agreement, eight previous host cities might be considered reliable hosts by the 2080s. If the targets are missed, only Sapporo, Japan, would be able to provide fair and safe conditions. qz.com/2122792/
3/ Optimal conditions for the Winter Olympic Games include:
🌡️ Temperatures between −10°C and −1°C (14ºF to 30ºF)
❄️ Days with more than 10 cm of natural snow
🌧️ Days with less than 1 mm of rain (more than 1 mm creates wet snow)
qz.com/2122792
🌡️ Temperatures between −10°C and −1°C (14ºF to 30ºF)
❄️ Days with more than 10 cm of natural snow
🌧️ Days with less than 1 mm of rain (more than 1 mm creates wet snow)
qz.com/2122792
4/ Climate change is poised to dramatically limit where the Winter Games can be held, and might force organizers to reconfigure how they're held. qz.com/2122792 
5/ The 2026 Winter Olympics will be the first to officially feature two host cities. Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, a 1956 host, will share that role with Milan, which will host indoor events like hockey and the opening ceremonies. Read more: qz.com/2122792/
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