Olympic fans arriving in Cortina for the Winter Games were met with an unexpected sight: heavy winter coats unzipped and gloves tucked away, as snow melted from rooftops under unseasonably warm conditions. This stark reality served as a potent reminder of a world grappling with rising temperatures.
"I definitely thought we’d be wearing all the layers," remarked Jay Tucker, who travelled from Virginia to support Team USA, having prepared with hand warmers and heated socks. "I don’t even have gloves on."
