Climate Pains
Series produced by Harvest Public Media Group
For the Midwest farmer, every year is unique. Early spring. Long, cold winter. Sizzling heat wave. Mother Nature throws up constant curve balls.
So, honestly, what’s the big deal about climate change?
Well, that’s what we’re exploring here at Harvest Public Media in our ongoing series “Climate Pains: America’s Breadbasket braces for change in the weather.”
Whether you buy into the science/theory of global warming or not, the farmer has to pay attention to the ever-changing projections related to long-term weather trends. His or her livelihood is at stake – and the implications for feeding the world are profound. Sure, the concept has been politicized. For some people, “climate change” is a dirty term; the preference is “climate variance.” But the science is there — and Harvest Public Media is working to clarify the implications. Rising temperatures could change what crops are grown where… and when. But there’s much more to it. To begin: Harvest reporter Kathleen Masterson finds that Midwest farmers already are seeing warmer springs and more humid summers. And so far, on balance, that's been good for agriculture. However, one of... Show full description
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Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Aug 01, 2011
- Length: 03:27
- Purchases: 1
Bought by WTIP and WAMC Northeast Public Radio
- Added: Aug 01, 2011
- Length: 03:39
- Purchases: 2