Free Republic 1st Qtr 2026 Fundraising Target: $81,000 Receipts & Pledges to-date: $15,663
19%  
Woo hoo!! And now only $537 to reach 20%!! Thank you all very much!! God bless.

Keyword: marcenemitchell

Brevity: Headers | « Text »
  • How climate change will make hosting the Winter Olympics more challenging

    02/05/2026 6:04:35 PM PST · by MinorityRepublican · 53 replies
    ABC News ^ | February 4, 2026 | Julia Jacobo
    Hosting the Winter Olympics will be more challenging in the future as global warming impacts host cities traditionally known for climates suitable for competitions such as skiing and snowboarding, according to climate scientists. The 2026 Winter Olympics are about to kick off, but the Milano Cortina Games will take place in a much warmer world than in years past. Average temperatures in Cortina, Italy, have risen by 6.4 degrees Fahrenheit since the region first hosted the Winter Olympics in 1956, according to a recent analysis by Climate Central. The warming trends have led to fewer freezing days and a shortage...