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A Crisis in the Alps: Airbnb, Climate Change and Americans
The New York Times, March 2, 2026
The mountains’ resort towns have reached an inflection point, facing changes that threaten their cultures and even survival, as demand for short-term rentals reshapes the landscape. Read
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Climate Change and Mont Blanc
High Route Magazine, Winter 2025
For its prominence, beauty and accessibility from Chamonix, Mont Blanc is one of the most popular summits in Europe. But the mountain can be as deadly as it is bewitching. Read
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My Tour Operator Is a B Corp. What Does That Mean? Should I Care?
The New York Times, March 18, 2024
A growing number of travel operators are undergoing the B Corp certification process, which can offer insight into a company’s environmental and social initiatives. Read
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Paris’s New Weapons in Climate Fight Are Metro Turnstiles and the Seine
Bloomberg, February 16, 2024
No contribution can seem too small to pursue in taking on the challenges of a changing planet. Read
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The FCC Is Allowing 5G Towers on Indigenous Land Without Tribal Consent
VICE News, December 9, 2020
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is approving the construction of 5G towers on what could be sacred Indigenous lands without tribal consent. Read
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Some Ski Resorts Are Finally Starting to Reckon With Their Racist History
VICE News, November 26, 2020
Towards the end of a summer marked by powerful racial justice protests after the police killing of George Floyd, Squaw Valley Ski Resort near Lake Tahoe in California announced it was going to change its name. Read
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The last wild bears of Italy’s Apennine Mountains
BBC, June 4, 2020
Mountains around the world share something in common – they are home to wildlife that can only tolerate so much disturbance from human activity. Read
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In Paris, Eco-Friendly Brands Make a Style Statement
The New York Times, November 21, 2019
In an inherently expensive city, products made with protecting the environment in mind can be had for surprisingly reasonable prices. Read