a minor consequence of global warming

As the possible negative effects of catastrophic climate change go, losing ski resorts comes in near the bottom of the scale when compared to things like oceanic drought and the inundation of Bangladesh, London, and New York. But when they can't hit the slopes in the Alps any more, it might make a few rich climate change deniers realize that this isn't just some idea cooked up by Al Gore to punish Exxon.