#climate-adaptation

#climate-adaptation

A new study calculates that heat mortality could rise more than fiftyfold in 50 years due to climate heating, projecting over 30,000 heat-related deaths annually by the 2070s.

Agrivoltaics is often touted as a win-win for both solar generation and agriculture, especially in summer. Shade reduces crops' heat stress and helps farmers.

Urban agricultural spaces—neighborhood gardens—can reduce local temperatures by as much as 10 degrees Fahrenheit, and trees can lower the 'real feel' temperature by up to 30 degrees.

What we see is not a linear story of progress but a complex mosaic of strategies that helped people stay resilient. That has real lessons for food systems today.

Chaplin highlights that Franklin's fireplace was a significant climate adaptation during one of the coldest winters, showcasing human ingenuity in response to environmental challenges.

One gardener, Jacques, demonstrates how to enjoy homegrown tomato harvests year-round by utilizing specific variety selection and strategic planting dates in a favorable climate.

Tarun Khanna's approach for the Mittal Institute emphasizes multidisciplinary inquiry and real-world engagement to tackle climate change, showcased at the recent adaptation conference in India.