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How small-scale farms are adapting to a rapidly changing climate. The post Small North Carolina farms find profitability in climate resilience first appeared on Growing Returns.

Statement by Ann Hayden on executive order and drought actions taken by California Gov. Gavin Newsom

Farms across North Carolina are experiencing more variable and extreme weather associated with climate change, including hotter nights and more frequent and severe rainfall. Small farms are adapting to these changes by adopting climate-resilient practices that help buffer weather extremes and improve soil health. Measuring and communicating the financial costs and benefits of these practices …

This year, farmers in Pinal County, Arizona, will lose two-thirds of their irrigation water from the Colorado River because of a historic shortage declaration triggered by the driest period in more than 1,000 years. And within two years, they will be completely cut off from the Colorado River. Some farmers are responding by fallowing fields.

EDF senior scientist Kritee on efforts in India and how she stays hopeful in the face of challenges.

A report from EDF and RTI International reveals that the global shipping and port industry is susceptible to billions of dollars in infrastructure damage and trade disruption from climate change impacts.

New IPCC Report Shows the Need to Transition to a Clean Energy Global Economy

Here are five recommendations for how government leaders can increase the resilience of coastal communities before the worst effects of sea level rise take hold. The post The sea is rising faster than ever. How can we prepare? first appeared on Growing Returns.

As climate change intensifies heat-related risks in the workplace, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is developing regulations that would provide critical protections for workers from heat hazards in indoor and outdoor settings — a process that should incorporate consideration of climate impacts and the firsthand expertise of affected workers. As an initial step …

With unprecedented droughts, wildfires, floods and heat waves impacting communities nationwide, it’s clear that climate change is not a threat in some distant future – we’re dealing with its ramifications today. Virginians know this well, having experienced eight different billion-dollar disaster events (three tropical cyclones, four severe storms, and one winter storm) in 2021 alone.

Va media statement on NOAA SLR report

NOAA’s National Ocean Service and interagency partners released an updated technical report highlighting the risks facing people living in coastal communities.

Press release on NOAA technical sea level rise report

New Study Finds Federal Agencies Must Improve Climate Impact Analyses to Meet NEPA Requirements

EDF statement of Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs

Here’s how a warming planet could fuel fiercer snowstorms, even as overall snowfall declines and the snow season shrinks.

Withdrawing from the initiative hurts all Virginians. The post Virginia must stay in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative to successfully address its flood crisis. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Last February, Texans got a terribly clear view of the fragility of their state’s water infrastructure, as a statewide freeze left millions of Texans without heat or electricity and almost half of the state’s population lost water. This event provided a stark reminder of what’s at stake. The state’s 2022 water plan estimates that more …

Statement by Kevin Moran in response to Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey State of State address proposing $1 billion for water projects, in particular desalination.

EDF statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, Senior Manager for U.S. Climate

With a new coastal resilience master plan, Virginia leaders have an opportunity to identify and prepare for climate-induced flood risks that impact all Virginians. The post Nearly 1 million Virginians are at risk of flooding by 2080. The state just released a plan to address that risk. first appeared on Growing Returns.

With global warming, the proportion of people living in flood-prone areas has risen by 20% to 24% since 2000. Here's what we can do about it.

How coastal cities can better fund natural infrastructure and protect their residents. The post Virginia Beach’s new flood bond can be a model for other cities. Here’s how. first appeared on Growing Returns.

Groundwater management in Texas is headed in the wrong direction, but groundwater agencies have the authorities and tools to reverse this alarming trajectory. The post Wells and springs are drying up in Texas. Here is what leaders can do about it. first appeared on Growing Returns.

EDF Statement from Elizabeth Gore, Senior Vice President, Political Affairs