Inho Kang | A lack of snow in an Andes summer skiing spot could be a sign of global climate change > 공지사항

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The Andes, in Santiago, Chile, is a mountain range famous for being a great spot for skiing in the summer. However, recent reports of a lack of precipation - and therfore a lack of snow - raises concerns about the impact of global climate change not only on tourism, but also on the possible economic implications for the country. The snowy slopes of the Andes, generating around 18000 jobs in the ski season alone, may need to adjust to "all season" mountain activities as a 60% shortage of snowfall puts a $238 million industry at risk. Some hope still remains for the immediate future as a front is coming from the south soon. This variation in weather is a reflection of change approaching the globe much faster than initially thought as global climate change "precipitates" a shift in the biosphere.