Review on the Impact of Climate Change on Great Lakes Region’s Agriculture and Water Resources  

作　　者：Zeyu Shen Zeyu Shen(College of Liberal Arts and Science, Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA)

机构地区：[1]College of Liberal Arts and Science, Environmental Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, USA

出　　处：《Journal of Geoscience and Environment Protection》2024年第7期165-176,共12页地球科学和环境保护期刊（英文）

摘　　要：This study investigates the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the Midwest region of the United States, particularly the rising temperatures and precipitation brought about by hot weather activities and technological advances since the 19th century. From 1900 to 2010, temperatures in the Midwest rose by an average of 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit, which would also lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Precipitation is also expected to increase due to increased storm activity and changes in regional weather patterns. This paper explores the impact of these changes on urban and agricultural areas. In urban areas such as the city of Chicago, runoff from the increasing impervious surface areas poses challenges to the drainage system, and agriculture areas are challenged by soil erosion, nutrient loss, and fewer planting days due to excessive rainfall. Sustainable solutions such as no-till agriculture and the creation of grassland zones are discussed. Using historical data, recent climate studies and projections, the paper Outlines ways to enhance the Midwest’s ecology and resilience to climate change.This study investigates the multifaceted impacts of climate change on the Midwest region of the United States, particularly the rising temperatures and precipitation brought about by hot weather activities and technological advances since the 19th century. From 1900 to 2010, temperatures in the Midwest rose by an average of 1.5 degrees Fahrenheit, which would also lead to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions. Precipitation is also expected to increase due to increased storm activity and changes in regional weather patterns. This paper explores the impact of these changes on urban and agricultural areas. In urban areas such as the city of Chicago, runoff from the increasing impervious surface areas poses challenges to the drainage system, and agriculture areas are challenged by soil erosion, nutrient loss, and fewer planting days due to excessive rainfall. Sustainable solutions such as no-till agriculture and the creation of grassland zones are discussed. Using historical data, recent climate studies and projections, the paper Outlines ways to enhance the Midwest’s ecology and resilience to climate change.

关 键 词：Climate Change Midwest USA Agricultural Impacts Urban Runoff Sustainable Practices Precipitation Patterns Temperature Increase Greenhouse Gas Emissions Soil Erosion Water Management 

分 类 号：P46[天文地球—大气科学及气象学]