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Vanishing Veggie Variety: A Call to Diversify Diets and Fields
science17 days ago

Vanishing Veggie Variety: A Call to Diversify Diets and Fields

A PNAS study led by Maarten van Zonneveld warns that global vegetable biodiversity is in decline due to industrial farming, with many nutritious varieties and wild relatives at risk, while average vegetable intake remains about 40% below recommendations; loss of diversity threatens nutrient availability and climate adaptability, so conserving landraces and regional varieties and growing/eating a wider range of vegetables is crucial for health and sustainability.

via ScienceAlert|
#agriculture#climate-resilience#conservation
Cyberattacks Reveal Weak Links in America's Water System
energy-and-climate19 days ago

Cyberattacks Reveal Weak Links in America's Water System

Suspected Iran-linked cyberattacks are highlighting chronic gaps in the United States’ drinking-water systems, which are fragmented and aging and increasingly stressed by climate risks. Utilities—particularly smaller ones—struggle with staffing and funding to boost cybersecurity while also upgrading aging pipes, with the EPA identifying vulnerabilities at 277 systems last year. The American Water Works Association is pushing for nationwide minimum cybersecurity standards and federal support as authorities balance cyber defense with infrastructure modernization amid a changing climate.

via Axios|
#climate-resilience#cybersecurity#energy-and-climate
Hidden Nematodes: a thriving soil web discovered in the Atacama
science5 months ago

Hidden Nematodes: a thriving soil web discovered in the Atacama

A Nature Communications study finds diverse nematode communities in the Atacama Desert’s soils across six sites (dunes, altiplano, saline lakes, river valleys, fog oases), with 21 families and 36 genera. Genus richness correlates with moisture, elevation, and climate gradients, and reproduction modes shift with altitude (asexual at higher altitudes, sexual at lower). The work shows stable soil life even in hyper-arid cores and underscores implications for predicting soil resilience as global aridity increases and climate change progresses.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|
#arid-environments#atacama-desert#climate-resilience
NOAA and Partners Launch $13.9M Initiative to Propel Blue Economy Startups
economy1 year ago

NOAA and Partners Launch $13.9M Initiative to Propel Blue Economy Startups

The Biden-Harris Administration, through the Department of Commerce and NOAA, is awarding $54.3 million to four business accelerators to support small businesses in the Blue Economy. Funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, these accelerators will help develop technologies for ocean renewable energy, carbon sequestration, hazard mitigation, and ecosystem services. The initiative aims to enhance coastal resilience and foster public-private partnerships, with recruitment of businesses set to begin in the next 6-12 months.

via National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration|
#blue-economy#climate-resilience#economy
"Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Promises Supercharged CO2-Capturing Crops"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Promises Supercharged CO2-Capturing Crops"

Researchers have discovered a new function of the enzyme carboxysomal carbonic anhydrase (CsoSCA) in cyanobacteria, which allows these algae to absorb more carbon dioxide from the air than previously known. This finding could lead to the development of climate-resilient crops that require less nitrogen fertilizer and water, while also capturing more carbon dioxide, potentially cooling the planet and securing food supplies.

via Yahoo! Voices|
#agriculture#carbon-dioxide#climate-resilience
"Biden Administration Allocates Over $850 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Upgrades"
infrastructure-climate-change2 years ago

"Biden Administration Allocates Over $850 Million for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Upgrades"

The Biden administration has awarded $830 million in grants to fund 80 projects aimed at strengthening the nation's infrastructure against the harmful impacts of climate change, particularly in areas affected by extreme weather events. The funds, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will improve bridges, roads, ports, rail, and transit across 37 states, Washington, D.C., and the Virgin Islands. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized the need for climate resilience, citing examples of infrastructure damage from extreme weather. The grants will support projects such as flood control, bridge replacement, stormwater infrastructure upgrades, and coastal management plans.

via The Associated Press|
#biden-administration#climate-resilience#extreme-weather
"Devastating Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction in Central Ohio"
military2 years ago

"Devastating Tornadoes Leave Trail of Destruction in Central Ohio"

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio sustained damage, including a restoration hangar belonging to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, in a suspected tornado. Photos show siding and windows torn from hangars and debris strewn across runways, with several damaged aircraft. The base's commander emphasized safety and damage assessment, and while a tornado was confirmed in a nearby county, the National Weather Service is still investigating whether a tornado caused the damage. The Air Force has increasingly explored climate resilience in response to severe weather damage to its installations.

via Military.com|
#air-force#climate-resilience#military
"Vulnerability of Coastal Cities to Near-Term Climate Change and Sinking Land"
climate-change2 years ago

"Vulnerability of Coastal Cities to Near-Term Climate Change and Sinking Land"

A new climate study by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) using satellite data predicts that more than 67,000 people along the Eastern Seaboard live in communities exposed to rising sea levels, hurricanes, and other hazards that could permanently change or erode the landscape of the coast in the next decade. The study also identifies at least 45 seaports where the coastline could be permanently altered due to hazards like rising seas and erosion, potentially disrupting operations. Rising sea levels and high tide flooding pose significant threats to major port cities like Boston, Baltimore, and New York, with projections indicating a substantial increase in flooding days by 2050. It is estimated that it would cost billions to elevate East Coast ports to accommodate rising seas and flooding, and the Biden administration has announced a federal grant program to fund capital improvement projects at select shipping terminals.

via CBS News|
#climate-change#climate-resilience#coastal-flooding
US Faces Severe Climate Crisis: New Report Reveals Alarming Warming Threats
climate-change2 years ago

US Faces Severe Climate Crisis: New Report Reveals Alarming Warming Threats

The Fifth National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report, warns that the effects of climate change are being felt in every part of the US and will worsen over the next decade without significant reductions in fossil fuel use. The report highlights the increasing intensity and frequency of extreme weather events, such as heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires, and emphasizes that no place in the country is immune from climate change. It also highlights the economic impacts, including rising insurance rates and food prices. Despite a decline in greenhouse gas emissions, the US needs to make much faster progress to meet international climate goals. Water insecurity, including drought and flooding, is a major concern for the country, particularly in the Southwest.

via CNN|
#climate-change#climate-crisis#climate-resilience
"Biden-Harris Administration's $6 Billion Plan to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Combat Climate Change"
climate-change2 years ago

"Biden-Harris Administration's $6 Billion Plan to Strengthen Climate Resilience and Combat Climate Change"

The Biden-Harris Administration has released the Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), which highlights the decline in U.S. greenhouse gas emissions despite population and GDP growth. The report emphasizes that every region of the country is already experiencing the impacts of climate change and that ambitious climate action is underway. In conjunction with the release of NCA5, President Biden has announced over $6 billion in investments to strengthen climate resilience across the country, including bolstering the electric grid, advancing environmental justice, reducing flood risk, boosting climate resilience, and investing in conservation. The report also underscores the increasing risks from extreme weather events and the exacerbation of social inequities due to climate change. It emphasizes the need for further and faster action to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 and highlights the opportunity for climate action to create a more resilient and just nation.

via The White House|
#climate-action#climate-change#climate-resilience