This is one of two logical, well thought out responses so far today..  It appears that most people dont give a rats you know what about the the environment.  I believe we have enough ski resorts out west.  Why do we continually assult the environment .....why.  Its because of our superior intellect, common sense, or sense of entitelment to destroy everything that we touch.  Until we conquer all aspects of nature we will be compelled forever to deep deeper into the earth for exploitation and profit.  
This is indeed a very sad day for our country.