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Soil Health Pioneer on a Mission to End Hunger and Combat Climate Change
Last month, Columbus Monthly published "Ohio State Professor Rattan Lal Aims to Eliminate Hunger While Helping the Environment," detailing Professor Rattan Lal's remarkable journey from his early…
Corn Harvest Challenges Amidst Wildfires: Climate's Impact on Crop Delays
A significant challenge persisted in southwest Ohio in early November as farmer Scott Haerr realized that despite favorable weather conditions, the crop hadn't ripened as expected, leading to…
Climate Change in Focus: Assessing Regional Impacts and Strategies in Ohio
The Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a comprehensive federal report on climate change, focuses on the impacts, risks, and responses to climate change across the United States. Authored by…
The Plant Hardiness Zone Map
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM) is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive at a…
NCA5 Comprehensive Report Unveils Climate Challenges, Urges Actions for Climate Resilience, Mitigation and Adaptation in the U.S.
Today marks the release of the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), a critical report that presents a clear picture of climate change's deepening impacts across the United States. It calls…
Weather Expert Answers Some Extreme Weather Questions
Last month, The Ohio State University Alumni Magazine featured Jana Houser, associate professor in the Department of Geography's Atmospheric Sciences Program. The piece…
Forecasting Ohio's Future in the Era of Climate Change
State Climatologist of Ohio Aaron Wilson, recently spoke with WTGV 13 in Toledo, Ohio, about how climate change affects Ohio. Wilson explained that weather extremes are the manifestation of a…
StormImpact Provides Power Companies with Tools to Tackle Storm-Related Repairs
In 2022, Steven Quiring, professor in the Department of Geography at The Ohio State University, co-founded a startup, StormImpact, along with Byrd Center Senior Researcher Brent…
Implications of Climate Change on the Future Landscape of the Nation
On August 14, 2023, WOSU Public Media's All Sides host, Amy Juravich, discussed the effects climate change is having on the country and what it means for the future. Guests included Aaron…