A group of 216 “climate educators” from 38 Iowa colleges and universities have painted a bleak picture of future weather conditions in the state.
Bill Gutowski is an atmospheric sciences professor at Iowa State University:
OC………the present time.” :06
The group’s analysis indicates the number of days when temperatures exceed 90 degrees will at least double within the next two decades.
OC……..do as well.” :14
But the group of Iowa scientists warns flooding is also more likely with a warmer and more humid atmosphere, plus Iowans may have to adjust when they spend time outdoors to avoid heat-related illnesses.
Peter Levi, environmental science professor at Drake University, says many people will be at risk:
OC……….and our athletes.” :24
During the recent heat wave in France, 14-hundred-35 people died of heat-related illnesses — and two-thirds of those who died were over the age of 75.
Professor Levi says the state’s livestock industry will have to adjust to extreme heat as well.
OC……….to high temperatures.” :11
The 2019 Iowa Climate Statement concludes “dangerous heat events will be more frequent and more severe.”
The group of Iowa scientists acknowledge climate change has become a controversial issue in the political atmosphere and they’ve not been able to convince everyone of the severity of future weather disruptions.
Radio Iowa
