Vancouver, Wash. – Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA), a leading Pacific Northwest multidisciplinary firm, is excited to announce the acquisition of Peak Sustainability Group, a respected Bellingham, Washington-based firm specializing in climate change and sustainability services. The acquisition of Peak reflects MFA’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable business practices. This partnership enables MFA…
Climate Impacts on Agriculture
Climate Impacts on Agriculture
According to the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, Washington crops and livestock will be affected by climate change through warming temperatures, rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, increasing water stress and declining availability of irrigation water. The Climate Impacts Group is widely recognized for scientific discovery, as an experienced creator of impartial & actionable science and as a catalyst for building regional climate resilience.
Washington crops and livestock will be affected by climate change via increasing temperatures and water stress, declining availability of irrigation water, rising atmospheric carbon dioxide, and changing pressures from pests, weeds, and pathogens. Some impacts on agriculture may be beneficial while others may lead to losses – the consequences will be different for different cropping systems and locations. While impacts on some locations and subsectors may be significant, most agricultural systems are highly adaptable. As a result, the overall vulnerability of Washington’s agricultural sector to climate change is expected to be low. However, given the combination of increasing water demands and decreasing supply in summer, water stress will continue to be a key vulnerability going forward.