An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
Category: Weather
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In Swiss Alps, Some Wonder What a Future Without Snow May Mean
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Cloud ‘Shot Up’ Just Before Severe Turbulence Struck, Report Says
The New York Times – Travel:A Hawaiian Airlines pilot said a flight last month hit turbulence, injuring 25 people, right after a cloud shot up vertically like a smoke plume, according to a federal report.
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Jeremy Renner Is Hospitalized After a ‘Traumatic Injury’
The New York Times – Business:The actor, known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel’s Avengers movies, was injured while plowing snow, his representative told The Associated Press.
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Southwest CEO Bob Jordan Faces a Giant Crisis, 10 Months Into the Job
The New York Times – Business:Bob Jordan, the airline’s top executive, heralded the company’s performance just weeks before the storm highlighted gaping weaknesses in its operations.
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Why Did Southwest Cancel Thousands Of Flights? Here’s What Happened.
The New York Times – Travel:While carriers like Delta, American Airlines and United bounced back after severe winter weather wreaked havoc on holiday travel, the low-cost carrier canceled thousands of flights. Here’s why.
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Southwest’s Canceled Flights Draw Federal Scrutiny
The New York Times – Travel:The airline canceled another 2,500 flights on Wednesday and said it would be days before normal service resumes.
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The Sydney Hobart Is a Dream to Win and Formidable to Navigate
The New York Times – Sports:It’s complicated and difficult, but they keep coming back because, said one, ‘it’s the hardest.’
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Long Lines Ease at Chicago O’Hare, as Travelers Hope to Avoid Flight Delays.
The New York Times – Travel:While a winter storm disrupts air travel around the country, there was some measure of relief at one of the country’s busiest airports.
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Black Ice and White Knuckles: Braving the Elements on Iceland’s Ring Road
The New York Times – Travel:In summer, the roughly 830-mile route offers drivers midnight sun, along with plenty of traffic. Other times of the year, its snowy delights are more solitary, and slippery.
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New York City Triathlon Moves to the Fall After Summer Heat Disruptions
The New York Times – Sports:The race has not been run fully since 2017 mostly because of heat-related complications. Triathletes have been pressing for a change.
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How to Prepare for the Winter Storm’s Impact on Your Holiday Travels This Weekend
The New York Times – Travel:Forecasters say a “bomb cyclone” will tear through much of the U.S. this week and that travelers could face cold, snow and rain. What can you do if your plans are disrupted?
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Climate Change Has Some Retirees Rethinking Where to Live
The New York Times – Business:It’s a small yet noticeable shift, experts say — but climate change is causing retirees to start reconsidering moves to disaster-prone dream locales.