In the Swiss Alps, polypropylene blankets are produced as a short term solution to global warming to help ski operators prevent snow from melting during the summer months.
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In the Swiss Alps, polypropylene blankets are produced as a short term solution to global warming to help ski operators prevent snow from melting during the summer months.
Added: Jul 30, 2008
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Runtime: 02:45
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