Rising Temperatures Threaten Future of Skiing in New England

Current climate models predict that if temperatures continue to rise at current rates, skiing may no longer exist on the East Coast by the end of the century, and ski areas in some parts of the region may have even less time. One resort caught in the crosshairs is Berkshire East, which has taken innovative action to make its operations more sustainable, not just for its own survival but for that of the community around them whose economy, like many small ski towns in New England, relies on winter tourism dollars brought in by the ski industry.