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Map depicting an increase in C02 emissions from North America
Increased C02 emissions map
This three panel triptych illustrates historical, predevelopment conditions in the North Central United States, in comparison to the current state, and future trajectory of land and water use. Historically, the region adapted and rebounded from droughts, however, with human use and climate change, the resilience of the North Central United States against drought is reaching an unknown state.
Historical, predevelopment conditions in the…
The landscapes of the Northeast and Midwest depend on abundant and relatively predictable seasonal water regimes. Human uses of water compete with environmental flows for aquatic species, especially during drought periods. Climate change is predicted to increase temperatures and precipitation variability in the Northeast United States, causing shifts in seasonality.
Potential shifts in seasonality in the Northeast…
Conceptual diagram illustrating the changes to the Alaska boreal forest due to climate change and ecological drought.
The impacts and changes to the boreal forest due…
Icon representing coastal flooding.
Flooding
A diagram illustrates the the current issues facing the inland wetland ecosystem on Assateague Island as well as the impacts climate change will have on this area.
Climate Change Effects on Assateague Island's…
A diagram illustrates the current conditions of the intertidal beach ecosystem on Assateague Island and shows the impact climate change will have on this area.
Climate Change Effects on Assateague Island's…
A diagram illustrates the current state of Assateague Island's dunes and grasslands and shows the impacts climate change will likely have on this ecosystem.
Climate Change Effects on the Dunes of Assateague…
A diagram illustrates the factors related to climate change and how these factors will impact the species and habitat on Assateague Island.
Climate Change Factors and their Impacts on…
A diagram illustrates the current conditions of the forest and shrub ecosystem on Assateague Island and shows the impacts climate change will likely have on native species in this area.
Climate Change Impacts on Assateague's Forest…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that bay subtidal and mudflat habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
Effects of Climate Change on the Bay Subtidal and…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current threats to native salt marsh species as well as the threats these species will face as their habitat is altered by climate change.
Effects of Climate Change on the Salt Marsh…
A diagram illustrates the impacts climate change will have on Assateague Island across several different ecosystems.
The Widespread Effects of Climate Change on…
A conceptual diagram illustrates the current issues that beach intertidal habitats face as well as the problems they are likely to face in the future as climate change impacts this ecosystem.
The effects of climate change on the beach…
Coastal wetlands that are protected from erosion have an adequate sediment supply to build upwards, and will likely be more resilient to the effects of climate change.
Coastal Wetlands Resilience to Climate Change…
Illustration of drought.
Climate change: drought
Illustration of a ghost forest, which can be caused by sea-level rise, land subsidence, or both. As land subsides along the coast, trees can drown in saturated soils, creating ghost forests. Salt-water intrusion into groundwater can also cause salt-intolerant trees to die.
Climate change: ghost forest
Heat wave icon.
Climate change: heat wave
Illustration of wildfire.
Climate change: wildfire
Conceptual diagram illustrating preparations for the effects of climate change: Elevating and moving houses and utilities away from flood plain boundaries make them less vulnerable to storms and may lower flood insurance rates. Rather than building a concrete levy to protect property, consider a natural shoreline that offers the same benefit.
Adaptation to Climate Change
Conceptual diagram illustrating preparations for the effects of climate change: In an area where all of the organisms are alike, it is possible to lose an entire population due to a single pest infestation. Landscape with a variety of native, drought-resistant plants to support biodiversity and resilient backyard communities.
Biodiversity for Climate Change
Natural fiber logs for sale at a local hardware store in Cambridge MD. These logs are designed to be used in constructing a natural
Fiber logs
Conceptual diagram illustrating the mean sea level trends at Ocean City, MD and Norfolk, VA. Source: tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov
Local Sea Level Trends
What you can do to prepare for climate change diagram from
Prepare for climate change
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