More than 90 % ski resorts in Europe could face a shortage of snow if temperatures rise by 4°C, according to a study on the consequences of climate change. The use of artificial snow could even contribute to accelerating climate change. Most ski resorts would face a shortage of snow if temperatures rise by 4°C. According to a study published on Monday in Nature Climate Change, the use of artificial snow could even contribute to accelerating climate change.

The study included 2,234 stations located in 28 different European countries , from Turkey to Iceland via the Balkans, Scandinavia, the Carpathians or the Alps with two scenarios: one assumes global warming of 2 °C and the other of 4 °C.. 50 % of the world's ski resorts are located in Europe. (Edwige Grolleau with AFP)