Climate Solutions
Globally the climate has warmed about 2˚F since 1880. The 10 warmest years in the historical record have all occurred since 2010. Changes in global climate have resulted in regional challenges with more frequent extreme weather events, including heat extremes, drought, flooding, and hurricanes. Climate change is affecting forests, farms, ranches, and communities across the U.S. Climate solutions include management actions that build resilience to extreme weather events, reduce greenhouse gas emission and store carbon to mitigate climate change. The Climate Hubs work with partners to develop and deliver science-based, region-specific information and technologies to enable climate-informed decision-making and provide access to assistance to implement those decisions.
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Targeted Grazing for Wildfire Fuel Breaks
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the use of targeted cattle grazing to create fuel breaks for wildfire…
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High Tunnels and Shade Cloth Buffer Peak of Abundance Farm from Extreme Heat
This Adaptation in Action highlights the use of climate-informed practices at an urban farm in Spokane, WA.
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Assisted Population Migration for Forests of the Future in Washington
This Adaptation in Action profile describes the use of seeds adapted to current and future climates for assisted…
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Integrating Climate Change into Watershed Planning on the Gifford Pinchot National Forest
This Adaptation in Action profile discusses how managers in the Gifford Pinchot NF incorporate climate change into…
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Northwest Cover Crops for Climate Resilience
Cover crops can make farms more resilient to the impacts of climate change by enhancing soil health and water quality.
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Adaptation Resources for Agriculture: Responding to Changes in Climate in Alaska
Information, resources, and case studies to help agricultural producers in Alaska adapt to a changing climate.
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Virtual Fencing Excludes Cattle from Burned Areas in Sagebrush Steppe
This Adaptation in Action profile highlights the exclusion of cattle from a burned area within a sagebrush steppe…
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Management Actions for Northwest Grazing Lands
A suite of management actions that can assist ranchers, land managers, and producers in mitigating and adapting to…