What is the environmental impact of the Winter Olympics? : State of the World from NPR
February 6, 2026
A skier stands at the top of a run served by the Tre Croci – Son Forca chairlift, looking out over the Ampezzo valley before beginning a descent. The site, dominated by the Cristallo massif, highlights the intersection of high-altitude sport and the luxury branding that characterizes Cortina’s preparation for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics
Valerio Muscella for NPR
Valerio Muscella for NPR
As the Winter Olympics get underway in Milan and across the Italian Alps, our correspondent looks back at a bold pledge made by the organizers: that these games would be sustainable. They said they would slash the event’s carbon footprint and protect sensitive mountain ecosystems. Environmental groups say that’s not what is happening.
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