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Ohio's Historic Drought of 2024: How Early Warning Systems Mitigated the Crisis
Ohio experienced its most intense drought in 25 years in 2024, reaching an unprecedented Exceptional Drought (D4) level on the U.S. Drought Monitor. Since the monitor's inception in 2000, parts of…
Ohio's State Climatologist on Weather Trends, NOAA Budget Cuts, and Their Impact on Ohio Communities and Agriculture
Brownfield Ag News shared an insightful conversation with Aaron Wilson, Ohio's State Climatologist, during the Ohio Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference at Ohio Northern University in…
2024 Breaks Records as Warmest Year in the U.S., with Midwest Experiencing Extreme Climate Anomalies
Earlier this month, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA's) National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) released its assessment of the U.S. Climate, reporting that…
Former State Climatologist Bryan Mark Honored with 2024 Lois Jones Award for Outstanding Science Communication and Engagement
The State Climate Office of Ohio proudly celebrates Professor Bryan Mark, Ohio's State Climatologist from 2015 to 2022, as the recipient of the Byrd Center's prestigious 2024 Lois M. Jones Award…
Congratulations to Assistant State Climatologist Jim DeGrand, Recipient of the Byrd Center's 2024 Henry Brecher Technical Achievement Award
The State Climate Office of Ohio (SCOO) is thrilled to announce that our Assistant State Climatologist, Jim DeGrand, has been honored with Byrd Center's prestigious Henry Brecher Technical…
As wildfires intensify, prolonged exposure to pollution linked to premature death
Researchers at The Ohio State University have discovered that wildfire smoke significantly reduces life expectancy, while also diminishing the health benefits of local greenspaces. Greenspaces,…
The Ohio State University Offers Supports to Farmers in Response to Severe Drought Crisis
The Drought Rapid Response Team at the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offers guidance in light of the USDA making emergency loans and federal aid programs…
Persistent Drought Continues in Ohio Despite Recent Rainfall
Severe to extreme drought conditions are currently affecting Southeast Ohio, while Central and Eastern Ohio are experiencing moderate drought. Despite some rainfall over the past weekend, it was…
Aaron Wilson Honored with NACAA’s Agricultural Weather and Climate Achievement Award
Last month, Ohio's State Climatologist, Aaron Wilson, received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), a professional organization…