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Throughout the 20th century large investments of time and money were made to help restore big game populations across the U.S.
Many of these efforts were successful and continue today. But they may be short lived.
Reports,predictions and warnings of climate change are hard to avoid these days.
But just how are Americans processing all of this news and what do we really think about climate change and our environment?
A changing climate has implications for the greatness of Great Lakes grapes.
But researchers say the long term impact on taste and production is still a tough call.
As climate changes and growing seasons are interrupted by drought and frost, trees become more vulnerable to insects and disease.
The Farmers’ Almanac has been around longer than all of us – and injected itself into countless pop culture references. But just how valid and trustworthy are its famed and oft-cited weather predictions?
According to a new report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, 40 percent of the world’s population will live under severe water stress by 2050. While the Great Lakes region is water rich, the report suggest that even water wealthy areas should work toward adaptive policies to secure freshwater’s future.
Architect-futurist: Think locally, act locally by Great Lakes Echo
For more than 30-years, Andrés Duany has sought to end suburban sprawl and urban disinvestment, both in American cities and around the world. Duany is credited with advancing the design aesthetic known as “New Urbanism.” The New Urbansim movement urges people to move beyond 20th century thinking, focusing on ideas that don’t cost money. Another important aspect of Duany’s aesthetic is climate change. He says that there is no evidence that the world will “beat” climate change and because of this western society will enter into a period of demoralization. Duany believes the way to avoid this depressing state is to act locally.
On June 25, President Obama released a comprehensive plan to fight climate change. The plan pointed out that last year was the warmest year on record for our country. While the efforts to fight against climate change continues, researchers seem to have found another reason to prevent climate change: violence. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley have found strong linkages between human conflicts and climate change. Joining Current State today to discuss the findings is Solomon Hsiang, the lead author of the research.
Climate change adaptation bloggers return to the roots of their trip.
They check out a fee system used by a municipal stormwater utility.
Wetlands have been drained for farming and development and blamed for obstructing lake views.
Researchers are studying how they combat climate change, countering the impact of fossil fuel emissions by storing all that extra carbon.