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Old 02-04-2007
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Re: Ski resorts affected by climate change

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Originally Posted by Cato View Post
Most estimates peg the carbon content of the atmosphere between 600 and 700 gigatons (billion tons). That would equate to between 2202 and 2569 gigatons of CO2 (it's heavier). These are big numbers, to be sure, but it's a big atmosphere. These values are going to change throughout the year because plants grow in the spring and summer (absorbing CO2), and die off in the fall and winter (releasing CO2).
I understand that the Global Warming UN Socialist Seminar mentioned that humans actually are causing 25% less co2 than they originally estimated. Also, I heard that there isn't anything that could be done to change the climate as well.

Meantime, there is too much snow for skiing.
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Too much snow at world ski champs
February 4, 2007

ARE, Sweden (Reuters) -- Heavy snow forced organizers to postpone the women's super-G at the Alpine skiing world championships on Sunday to complete a miserable opening weekend for racers and spectators.
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