Climate change is reshaping ecosystems, increasing wildfire, water scarcity, and heat stress. These changes disproportionately affect the most vulnerable. This paper examines those impacts and ways we can plan for a better future. https://t.co/pKsz96EZfI @rff@usfs_rmrs
We've updated our @The_Budget_Lab tariff estimates in light of yesterday's announcement of a 90-day 10% "reciprocal" tariff and a 125% China tariff.
Some key takeaways...
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#DroughtMonitor 4/8: A stormy week led to drought improvements in the Midwest, South, East, + parts of the West/Plains.
But for the 13th week in a row, drought expanded in the Southwest. Outlooks lean warm/dry.
#Drought2025's Footprint: 32.2% of USA
https://t.co/mljsjQE3B9 @NOAA
Someone recently asked for data and code to replicate work I did over ten years ago. Not only did it run, but it cleanly reproduced the tables and figures from the paper. My 46 yo self could learn a lot from my 30-something self.
As droughts become more frequent, many communities face challenges in achieving sustainable water use. New research published in @EarthsFutureEiC examines trends in freshwater consumption and predicts future water supply and demand over the next 50 years. https://t.co/O32nHOQGVK
Finding a campsite is becoming harder. Great empirical work looking at trends with Mostafa Shartaj and Jordan Suter https://t.co/2Wb66PYOCi. #publiclands#usfs@usfs_rmrs
Economies and ecosystems are intricately linked. Ignoring that has consequences for both modeling and conservation. New work with Dr. Apriesnig https://t.co/e48rkEctsN
Happy International Day of Women in Science. #WaterUnitiesUs, we recognize the key role #womeninscience have like Heather Justus from Castle Rock. Read more about Heather (https://t.co/CHrVsJFDvq). Recognize other women working in water & science? Tag them in the comments below
Great work with an exceptional team - projections of water use in the United States under climate change https://t.co/OsG0YLuON1 @usfs_rmrs#ClimateChange#WaterUse
Curious about ponderosa pine regeneration after wildfire? Paula Fornwalt, research ecologist at @usfs_rmrs shares research to help managers predict post-fire regeneration outcomes, and prioritize post-fire actions to get the best bang for the buck.
https://t.co/vvXSVDMN7m