Edie Juno

Dec 2, 2024 | blog.nwf.org | Alex Domb |Edie Juno |Portia Bharath

2024 has been yet another brutal wildfire season in the United States, with 8.1 million acres burned so far this year. This is no coincidence—warmer, drier conditions resulting from climate change are resulting in larger and more severe fires, particularly in the western United States. As threats increase to communities and wildlife in the path of these fires, many people in the U.S. are grappling with what they can do to mitigate their impact.

Jun 28, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | Edie Juno |Portia Bharath

Part 1: Enhancing equity and environmental justiceWorking lands and the people who steward them are facing dire threats from climate change—but they’re also uniquely poised to take a leadership role in climate mitigation. Farmers, family forest owners, and ranchers can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon sequestration by changing their practices or adopting new ones.

Jun 28, 2023 | blog.nwf.org | Edie Juno |Portia Bharath

Part 2: Biodiversity and ecosystem integrity concernsFrom forests to fields and from ranches to rooftop gardens, working lands can play a role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. In Part 1 of this blog series, we talked about various incentives that are being offered to encourage landowners and producers across the country to scale up their efforts to reduce emissions and enhance carbon storage.