CO2 Emissions Analysis and Reduction Targets for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson, Wyoming
Abstract
Ski resorts are increasingly concerned about the impact global warming will have on
the
future of the ski industry and many recognize their role as net contributors of greenhouse
gasses
to the atmosphere. The majority of North American ski resorts have signed the non-binding
Sustainable Slopes Charter, a voluntary industry-wide commitment to reduce greenhouse
gas
emissions where technologically and economically possible. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
is a
signatory to the Sustainable Slopes Charter and has been tracking environmental performance
statistics to analyze where improvements can be made to operations, equipment and
patron
behaviors to reduce CO2 emissions in accord with the Charter. The following report
focuses on
propane use in buildings, fuel use in operations and vehicle miles traveled to the
resort as the
primary areas for immediate and effective CO2 emissions reduction at Jackson Hole
Mountain
Resort.
Type
Master's projectSubject
Carbon DioxideSustainable Slopes Charter
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson, Wyoming
Emissions
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Rose, Matthew F. (2007). CO2 Emissions Analysis and Reduction Targets for Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Jackson,
Wyoming. Master's project, Duke University. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/10161/328.Collections
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