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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Hurricane Preparation and Recovery Commodity Guides
People who live and work in the Southeastern United States are unfortunately familiar with the devastation and loss of…
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Drought Resistant Practices
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers cost sharing for practices that help farmers increase…
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How can agroforestry support climate change mitigation in the Northeast?
Find out how agroforestry contributes to climate change mitigation in three ways.
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Managing Dairy Heat Stress in the Northeast’s Changing Climate
Keeping cows cool in the summertime is a major concern for dairy farmers, even in the relatively moderate climate of…
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Saltwater Intrusion and Salinization on Coastal Forests and Farms
Coastal forests and farmlands in parts of the Southeast are being negatively affected by saltwater intrusion and…
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Forecasting Short- and Long-Term Southern Pine Beetle Risk in the Southeastern US
The most recent Southern Pine Beetle Outbreak Model (SPBOM1) was released by the USDA Southeast Climate Hub in April…
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Storms and Stream Crossings
Stream-crossings have a lower risk of failure if designed appropriately for the stream, and with consideration of…
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Building Agricultural Resilience to Hurricanes in the Southeastern US
The Southeast Climate Hub co-hosted a free Hurricane Resilience Workshop to share first-hand information, and develop a…
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Irrigation Research at UD
At the University of Delaware's Warrington Irrigation Research Farm in Harbeson, Delaware, researchers are…