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flag The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy face environmental backlash over forest clearing and water use, despite sustainability promises.

flag The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, face growing environmental criticism despite promises of sustainability. flag Construction has led to the clearing of ancient forests, including century-old larch trees, for infrastructure like a new bobsled track, with over 20 cranes operating across the region. flag Massive artificial snow production, requiring vast water withdrawals from Alpine rivers, threatens local ecosystems. flag Environmental groups dispute the Games’ sustainability claims, citing a lack of evidence, while Italian officials defended the decision to host events in Italy over Innsbruck, Austria, framing opposition as a threat to national pride.

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