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Climate concerns put Austria glacier project on thin ice

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A project which will connect two glaciers through a new ski area in western Austria is facing criticism amid growing concerns about the sustainability of winter sports. The Austrian Green Party, which is currently in coalition talks, is a major critic of the plan.

Added on the 11/12/2019 21:43:34 - Copyright : AFP EN

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