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The Climate Change Conversation: What Our Experts Are Saying

The Columbus Dispatch recently published an article highlighting six facets that come up in climate change conversations. The article was written by experts at The Ohio State University's …

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Two Days This Week Hit Record High Temperatures

 According to reports, the second and third of July may have marked the globe’s two hottest days in recorded history. Watch the interview below with Aaron Wilson from 21 WFMJ NBC Youngstown,…

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Weather and Its Effects on the Planting and Growing Seasons

In the July 1, 2023, episode of "In Ohio Country Today," host Dan Wilson, accompanied by guest Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist of Ohio, discussed local conditions, the weather, its impact…

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Ohio and Pennsylvania Are Still Experiencing Drought Despite the Rainfall

Although stormy weather has been in the forecast lately, according to Geddy Davis, program coordinator: weather and climate services at the State Climate Office of Ohio, we are not out of the…

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Using Biochar in Agriculture Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

A recent study suggests that biochar, a carbon-rich material produced through the pyrolysis of organic matter, could be a valuable tool in agriculture for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and…

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As Drought Emerges, Ohio State creates Drought Rapid Response Team to Provide Resources for Farmers, Growers

From brittle, brown lawns and cracked soils to dry garden beds and crops, the signs are clear statewide: Ohio is officially in a drought.

The recent stretch of warmer temperatures combined…

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Increased Risk for Drought Development in Portions of the Midwest Over Next Few Weeks

According to the Drought Early Warning Update, the Midwest region is at an increased risk for drought development over the next few weeks. The affected states include Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,…

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Is "Tornado Alley" Moving East, Covering Parts of Central Ohio?

This year severe weather season has been highly active, with a record number of tornadoes produced in the first quarter of the year. 

According to Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist…

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Summer in Ohio: What to Expect

Ohioans are eagerly anticipating summer, but experts say it's too early to predict whether it will be an average summer or a scorcher. The official start of summer is June 21, but the Farmers'…