2023 Idaho Envirothon will be held in Challis, Idaho at Living Waters Ranch on April 24th-25th.
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2023 Current Issue: Adapting to a Changing Climate
NCF Envirothon, July 23 – 29, Mt Allison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada (passports will be required)
Adapting To A Changing Climate
2023 Current Topic Issue
For hundreds of years, Idaho’s economy has been strongly dependent on its primary resource sectors. Agriculture, tourism, fisheries, energy production, mining and forestry form the foundation for the socio-economic well-being of Idahoans. Climate change is predicted to have direct and indirect impacts on the natural environment on which these resource-based industries depend. These impacts may pose a threat to the viability of many Idaho resource-dependent communities.
The earth’s climate is constantly changing and has been doing so for billions of years. Although long-term fluctuations in temperature are normal and greenhouse gasses are emitted to the atmosphere from both natural and human-generated sources, the vast majority of climate scientists agree that the global warming observed since the 1950s is cause for immediate concern. Human-induced emissions of greenhouse gasses are being released at a quicker rate than natural processes can remove them. Not only do climate models project an increase in temperature, but the models also predict increases in the frequency of hot days above 86⁰F as well as changes in precipitation, extreme weather events, sea level rise, water stress, and ocean acidification. As a result, disruptive changes to ecosystems, the economy, and society are expected to occur on both local and global scales.
The changing climate is one of the most complex issues facing the world today. It spans many disciplines and aspects of everyday life: science, socio-economics, environment, health, politics, as well as moral and ethical values. The impact on Idaho’s economy and quality of life for its citizens will depend on how effectively we plan and prepare for the complex challenges and changes that will occur.
Students will learn about factors contributing to a changing climate, the effects of these changes on the environment and natural resources, and the unique challenges facing natural resource dependent communities. As they explore the impacts on human social and economic systems, they will learn about management strategies for mitigating and adapting to a changing climate, and the roles of innovative technologies and programs in responding to local and global changes.
Adapting To A Changing Climate
2023 Current Topic Issue
For hundreds of years, Idaho’s economy has been strongly dependent on its primary resource sectors. Agriculture, tourism, fisheries, energy production, mining and forestry form the foundation for the socio-economic well-being of Idahoans. Climate change is predicted to have direct and indirect impacts on the natural environment on which these resource-based industries depend. These impacts may pose a threat to the viability of many Idaho resource-dependent communities.
The earth’s climate is constantly changing and has been doing so for billions of years. Although long-term fluctuations in temperature are normal and greenhouse gasses are emitted to the atmosphere from both natural and human-generated sources, the vast majority of climate scientists agree that the global warming observed since the 1950s is cause for immediate concern. Human-induced emissions of greenhouse gasses are being released at a quicker rate than natural processes can remove them. Not only do climate models project an increase in temperature, but the models also predict increases in the frequency of hot days above 86⁰F as well as changes in precipitation, extreme weather events, sea level rise, water stress, and ocean acidification. As a result, disruptive changes to ecosystems, the economy, and society are expected to occur on both local and global scales.
The changing climate is one of the most complex issues facing the world today. It spans many disciplines and aspects of everyday life: science, socio-economics, environment, health, politics, as well as moral and ethical values. The impact on Idaho’s economy and quality of life for its citizens will depend on how effectively we plan and prepare for the complex challenges and changes that will occur.
Students will learn about factors contributing to a changing climate, the effects of these changes on the environment and natural resources, and the unique challenges facing natural resource dependent communities. As they explore the impacts on human social and economic systems, they will learn about management strategies for mitigating and adapting to a changing climate, and the roles of innovative technologies and programs in responding to local and global changes.
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Thanks to Life on the Range and Clark County High School for their videos!
Thanks to Life on the Range and Clark County High School for their videos!
The Idaho Envirothon: is a hands-on environmental problem solving competition for high school aged students in the Idaho. Participating teams complete training and testing in five natural resource categories: Soils & Land Use, Aquatic Ecology, Forestry, Wildlife, and the current issue. Winning teams from each state and province advance to the North American Envirothon for an opportunity to compete for recognition, scholarships, and prizes.
