“初级雪道 / Entry-level ski trail” by livepine is licensed under (CC BY 2.0) With the2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, China from February 4–20, Beijing will become the first city ever to host both the Winter and Summer Games. The Chinese city has been abuzz with activity, COVID-19 preparation, and controversy as the Games draw closer. However, with virtually no precipitation in the country’s driest region in recent weeks, environmentalists have been raising concerns over the city’s snow — or lack thereof. In the absence of any snowfall, Beijing organizers have resorted to creating fake snow f…