A sign of a changing climate -- the New York Times reports that a ski resort in Switzerland sold for a dollar. Actually, the price was one Swiss franc, but in a significant piece of economic news, the two currencies are close to parity. The winter sports industry in Europe is scrambling to find alternatives to activities that require snow.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Tough sledding: A snowless ski resort sells for a buck
A sign of a changing climate -- the New York Times reports that a ski resort in Switzerland sold for a dollar. Actually, the price was one Swiss franc, but in a significant piece of economic news, the two currencies are close to parity. The winter sports industry in Europe is scrambling to find alternatives to activities that require snow.
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