Germany Blows up Last Lifts on Glacier

Climate change is forcing the last ski lift on Germany’s Zugspitz glacier to be taken offline. The Augsburger Allgemeine Newspaper has the story (translated via browser translation tool):

The reason given is climate change. The glacier has melted steadily in recent years. This loss of volume has altered the terrain, making the slope significantly steeper, according to the announcement. As a result, it is no longer possible to disembark at the top of the lift because the area is too steep. Therefore, it is no longer technically feasible to operate the lift.

Here’s a video of the explosion of the lift structure.

Climate change will force communities in the Alps to rethink their entire way of life.