Summary
Only the most northern ski resorts would have snowy trails, and only if they spent a good deal of time and money making snow to cover the bare ground. The snow remained sparse until February, and while most ski areas were able to make snow, inns and restaurants in towns like Colebrook, which are highly dependent on tourist dollars from the snowmobiling crowd, couldn't make up for the slow start to the season. Going green - reducing carbon emissions through reduced energy consumption - saves money, and as costs of non-renewable energy sources like oil continue to rise, renewable energy technology becomes a more competitive option for businesses.
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The Climate Conundrum
Should climate change continue to alter NH's weather patterns, the state could look very different in 100 years.
Snowmobiling and cross-country skiing would be all but eliminated in the southern part of the state, and the season up north would be cut down to two months. Only the most northern ski resorts would have snowy trails, and only if they spent a good deal of time and money making snow to cover the bare ground. Maple syrup would come from Canada, and the maple trees that gleam red and orange in the fall would be gone, replaced by duller yellows and browns of birch and oak. By the end of the century, NH's climate will resemble that of Virginia or Tennessee.And it's not just the state's land...See the full content of this document
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