Willy Schranz
Coverage of Willy Schranz in the Nexus archive.
- Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
As a response to climate change and receding glaciers, the Adelboden-Lenk resort plans to repurpose its extensive snowmaking infrastructure for fighting forest fires in summer. The system uses underground pipes and reservoirs that collect rainfall and melting snow, which can then be used by firefighters to create wet buffer areas against advancing flames.
- Alpine resorts' snowmaking equipment may be put to work fighting summer forest fires
Due to climate change causing glacial retreat and unreliable snowfall, the Adelboden-Lenk resort plans to adapt its existing snowmaking infrastructure for fighting summer forest fires. The underground water pipes and reservoirs can be used to create wet buffer areas, helping slow the advance of flames. Authorities assess wildfire risk as high across Switzerland, prompting preparation in mountain areas like the Bernese Oberland.