Snowfall in eastern Europe leaves 1 person dead, many without electric

[ad_1] In Bulgaria, the government has declared a state of emergency in large parts of the country. ADVERTISEMENT Heavy snowfall and strong blizzards in Romania and Moldova on Sunday left…

14 million Americans under winter weather alerts as cold, snow greet post-Thanksgiving travelers

[ad_1] A Plains-to-Great Lakes storm is putting 14 million Americans under winter weather alerts while contributing to a sensation neglected amid reports of alarming climate change: cold. Below-normal temperatures were…

A lion and several bears go wild in snow in Kosovo

[ad_1] As the winter’s first snowfall blanketed Pristina Bear Sanctuary in the Kosovan capital, visitors enjoyed the sight of a lion playing before quickly taking shelter indoors where a heater…

Why has this woman opened her home to strangers this Thanksgiving?

[ad_1] Record crowds are expected to travel for Thanksgiving as one grandma spreads cheer with free dinner. ADVERTISEMENT An Arizona woman who shared her Thanksgiving table seven years ago with…

Ski resorts turn to adventure tourism to prepare for a warmer future

[ad_1] Decades of downward-trending data show decreasing ski season lengths and scant snow. ADVERTISEMENT This year’s ski season may have kicked off early thanks to a bumper November snowfall, but…

Switzerland’s solar dam: Sun and snow the perfect mix for green energy drive

[ad_1] LINTHAL, Switzerland, Feb 6 (Reuters) – A snaking wall of solar panels has been attached to Switzerland’s longest dam as the landlocked nation looks to maximise its green energy…

Bumper snowfall sees Europe’s ski resorts open early

[ad_1] Some slopes have reported over a metre of fresh snow in the last week, and more is on the way. ADVERTISEMENT Ski season could start early in some places…

Go off-piste in Europe at these 13 wild skiing destinations

[ad_1] From Albania to Poland, Europe has an abundance of wild and remote ski destinations to explore. ADVERTISEMENT The Alps tend to tower to mind when you picture skiing in…

A dying sport: Are Italy’s low-lying ski resorts a lost cause?

[ad_1] Activists in the Alps argue there’s no point in spending public money on snowless resorts. Instead, they want investment in sustainable mountain tourism. ADVERTISEMENT On a cloudy October morning,…

Sleep Country to give Silk & Snow acquisition first brick-and-mortar presence

[ad_1] TORONTO — Sleep Country Canada Holdings Inc. will give one of its newest acquisitions its first ever brick-and-mortar store next month. The mattress and bedding retailer says its latest…