Ice Rinks: An Environmental Chill?
Jeff Schumm
2025-05-01 11:13:46
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Skating rinks have a large carbon footprint, with lots of energy needed to maintain the cold temperatures to keep ice from melting, says InHabitat. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the greenhouse gases created by skating rinks is equal to about 110,000 cars on the road each year. While this includes rinks created for professional sports purposes, the flurry of ice-skating arenas that pops up around Christmas time is not likely to help. With all the environmental concerns surrounding outdoor skating rinks, it’s likely that this new wildlife project can provide a greener solution to the space outside the museum.