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Jim DeGrand

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…

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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,…

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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…

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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

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…

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Enhancing Climate Education for Ohio's Community Professionals through Ohio State Energy Partners Grant

The Byrd Center's Weather & Climate Services Program Coordinator, Geddy Davis, is leading an innovative project that has been awarded a grant from the Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP). The…

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USDA Awards $10 Million to Ohio State-Led Initiative for Climate-Smart Farming in the Midwest

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant for a project to develop strategies to enhance climate-smart agricultural practices across Midwest farms. Professor Douglas…

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New Tool to Predict Rapid Onset Droughts, Enhancing Forecast Accuracy and Preparedness

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA’s) Climate Prediction Center (CPC), part of the National Weather Service, has recently partnered with NOAA's National Integrated Drought…

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The Impact of a Decaying El Niño on Tornado Activity in the Central US

The Ohio State University's Associate Professor Jana Houser from the Department of Geography recently authored a piece in The Conversation explaining how a decaying El…