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wild animals is unusually heavy; if the bark of the tree is thicker, and if the squaw-corn [field corn] is heavily covered with shell.” The response writer indicated (on 23 October) “we have had a little snow already, in some places as much as 6 inches, but we are looking forward to our Indian Summer which should soon make its appearance.” The Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council in Scottsdale, Arizona, related that the Arizona Republic had recently published a report indicating a “brilliantly
wild animals is unusually heavy; if the bark of the tree is thicker, and if the squaw-corn [field corn] is heavily covered with shell.” The response writer indicated (on 23 October) “we have had a little snow already, in some places as much as 6 inches, but we are looking forward to our Indian Summer which should soon make its appearance.” The Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council in Scottsdale, Arizona, related that the Arizona Republic had recently published a report indicating a “brilliantly
(2011) find that the use of improved agricultural technologies by rural Mozambican farmers had no statistically significant impact on household income most likely because of drought conditions during their study period. However, these studies did not report on the effects of high rainfall events. Cunguara and Kelly (2009) find only minimal statistical significance for the majority of monthly rainfall totals during the growing season on successful outcomes for households farming maize. Their
(2011) find that the use of improved agricultural technologies by rural Mozambican farmers had no statistically significant impact on household income most likely because of drought conditions during their study period. However, these studies did not report on the effects of high rainfall events. Cunguara and Kelly (2009) find only minimal statistical significance for the majority of monthly rainfall totals during the growing season on successful outcomes for households farming maize. Their
that have evolved and adapted to climate and environmental change ( Wildcat 2010 ). Global Indigenous wisdom formed from environmental changes, accumulated over generations, is particularly insightful when planning climate adaptation ( Chief et al. 2016 ; Jantarasami et al. 2018 ). Indigenous people residing along the Mekong River predict the weather with their observations, such as the shadow of water, stroking the lemongrass leaves, and animal behaviors, and then decide on what to harvest
that have evolved and adapted to climate and environmental change ( Wildcat 2010 ). Global Indigenous wisdom formed from environmental changes, accumulated over generations, is particularly insightful when planning climate adaptation ( Chief et al. 2016 ; Jantarasami et al. 2018 ). Indigenous people residing along the Mekong River predict the weather with their observations, such as the shadow of water, stroking the lemongrass leaves, and animal behaviors, and then decide on what to harvest
1. Introduction The western United States is a matrix of land ownership, dominated by public lands ( Stowell 2016 ). These lands are public in part because of their aridity and low production, which made them less appealing for homesteading. Recreation and ranching livelihoods, which are the focus of this study, are dependent on these public lands and the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, such as pollination, forage, and
1. Introduction The western United States is a matrix of land ownership, dominated by public lands ( Stowell 2016 ). These lands are public in part because of their aridity and low production, which made them less appealing for homesteading. Recreation and ranching livelihoods, which are the focus of this study, are dependent on these public lands and the ecosystem services they provide. Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans receive from ecosystems, such as pollination, forage, and
perceptions ( Barnes et al. 2008 ; McCombs and Shaw 2017 ; Kuppuswamy 2017 ). However, some studies argue that news media coverage of disaster news often exaggerates the situation, distorts images of disaster behaviors, and provides inaccurate information that can interfere with disaster management processes ( Miller and Goidel 2009 ; Sommers et al. 2006 ; Stock 2007 ). Media frames depicting distorted images of disaster behavior such as widespread panic, looting, social disorganization, and deviant
perceptions ( Barnes et al. 2008 ; McCombs and Shaw 2017 ; Kuppuswamy 2017 ). However, some studies argue that news media coverage of disaster news often exaggerates the situation, distorts images of disaster behaviors, and provides inaccurate information that can interfere with disaster management processes ( Miller and Goidel 2009 ; Sommers et al. 2006 ; Stock 2007 ). Media frames depicting distorted images of disaster behavior such as widespread panic, looting, social disorganization, and deviant
1. Introduction Climate scientists argue that individuals and communities do not yet feel the results of climate change ( Akerlof et al. 2013 ), explaining why rallying people to engage in mitigation efforts and investments is so difficult. Yet, a range of studies focused on other types of weather-related anticipated and experienced disasters, such as drought, clearly demonstrate that climate-related phenomena can elicit strong emotional reactions ( Sartore et al. 2007 , 2008a , b ; Bell et
1. Introduction Climate scientists argue that individuals and communities do not yet feel the results of climate change ( Akerlof et al. 2013 ), explaining why rallying people to engage in mitigation efforts and investments is so difficult. Yet, a range of studies focused on other types of weather-related anticipated and experienced disasters, such as drought, clearly demonstrate that climate-related phenomena can elicit strong emotional reactions ( Sartore et al. 2007 , 2008a , b ; Bell et
, these efforts offer potential benefits to society, but they have yet to be evaluated sufficiently to understand their effectiveness and societal impacts ( Suckall and Soares 2022 ; Boon et al. 2022 ). And, as we describe below, evaluating the societal impacts of climate services poses its own challenges. In this paper, we undertake an evaluation study of the societal impacts of a near-term climate service webinar series, exploring how appropriate metrics and timeframes can improve the evaluation
, these efforts offer potential benefits to society, but they have yet to be evaluated sufficiently to understand their effectiveness and societal impacts ( Suckall and Soares 2022 ; Boon et al. 2022 ). And, as we describe below, evaluating the societal impacts of climate services poses its own challenges. In this paper, we undertake an evaluation study of the societal impacts of a near-term climate service webinar series, exploring how appropriate metrics and timeframes can improve the evaluation
1. Introduction Lightning is one of the deadliest and most destructive hydrometeorological phenomena that seriously threatens humans and animals, causing fatalities and property damage ( Cummins and Murphy 2009 ; Gutiérrez-Anguamea et al. 2023 ). It can also disrupt economic and social activities across various sectors, including health, insurance, forestry, electricity, agriculture, telecommunications, transportation, tourism, and recreation ( Dlamini 2009 ; Mills et al. 2010 ; Holle
1. Introduction Lightning is one of the deadliest and most destructive hydrometeorological phenomena that seriously threatens humans and animals, causing fatalities and property damage ( Cummins and Murphy 2009 ; Gutiérrez-Anguamea et al. 2023 ). It can also disrupt economic and social activities across various sectors, including health, insurance, forestry, electricity, agriculture, telecommunications, transportation, tourism, and recreation ( Dlamini 2009 ; Mills et al. 2010 ; Holle
from newspaper reports from two prominent urban areas, St Louis and Kansas City, to determine the impact of the extreme heat on human health and well-being, water resources, utilities, agriculture, and commerce, as well as the responses by individuals, communities, and governmental bodies. Recent advances important to climate adaptation, as well as areas of concern, are discussed. 2. Data This study focuses on two large urban areas in the 1954 heat wave region. According to the 1950 census, St
from newspaper reports from two prominent urban areas, St Louis and Kansas City, to determine the impact of the extreme heat on human health and well-being, water resources, utilities, agriculture, and commerce, as well as the responses by individuals, communities, and governmental bodies. Recent advances important to climate adaptation, as well as areas of concern, are discussed. 2. Data This study focuses on two large urban areas in the 1954 heat wave region. According to the 1950 census, St
practical solutions and advice, it is essential for scientists to understand the context and political constraints that decision makers operate under. Accordingly, this research is part of an ongoing effort to gain insight into the obstacles affecting decision making at the local level. This study examines the experiences of the municipalities of Tompkins County, New York ( Fig. 2 ), as they attempt to manage stormwater in compliance with phase II of the national stormwater management program. This
practical solutions and advice, it is essential for scientists to understand the context and political constraints that decision makers operate under. Accordingly, this research is part of an ongoing effort to gain insight into the obstacles affecting decision making at the local level. This study examines the experiences of the municipalities of Tompkins County, New York ( Fig. 2 ), as they attempt to manage stormwater in compliance with phase II of the national stormwater management program. This
