""Between 2025 and 2050, climate change could impose roughly $33-$37 billion in additional costs and resilience needs across Colorado's health, infrastructure, wildfire, flooding, and winter recreation impacts.""
""The state's ski industry pulls in around $4.8 billion a year. The projected climate bill is nearly eight times larger.""
""The biggest threat is extreme heat. The Colorado Climate Center reports that statewide annual temperatures rose by 2.3 degrees from 1980 to 2022.""
""Statewide annual temperatures are projected to warm by 2.5°F to 5.5°F by 2050.""
The Colorado Fiscal Institute predicts climate change could impose $33-$37 billion in costs across various sectors by 2050. The report highlights issues like wildfires, water restrictions, and economic impacts on ski towns. It outlines two emissions scenarios: a medium-high pathway with limited cuts and a high-end scenario predicting rapid emissions rise. Statewide temperatures have increased by 2.3 degrees since 1980, affecting ski season length. Projections indicate a further rise of 2.5°F to 5.5°F by 2050, posing significant threats to the ski community and overall economic stability.
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