A new scientific study projects that the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will significantly impact the region’s snowpack. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, models the effects of both climate change and the extensive snowmaking required for the Games. It finds that the event will likely consume vast quantities of water and energy to produce artificial snow, potentially altering local water resources and ecosystems. The study’s authors call for greater transparency and sustainability planning from Olympic organizers to mitigate these environmental impacts. Read the full article for a detailed analysis of the findings and their implications for future winter sporting events.