Climate-Proofing

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With a daily barrage of negative news about melting glaciers, rising coastal waters, flash flooding, tornadoes, tsunamis, droughts and wildfires, it’s good to know there are also positive signs on the horizon. The International Panel on Climate Control (IPCC) Report on Global Warming found that “climate change is expected to improve the climate for fruit production in the Great Lakes region and eastern Canada.....” An extended growing period, although fraught with increased temperature variability, may in some areas allow for double cropping, which is the practice of planting a second crop after the first is harvested. And, the fertilization effect from carbon dioxide is likely to enhance plant growth and contribute to higher yields.

The United States Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) adds that with warmer temperatures comes a reduced risk of life-threatening cold. Reduced municipal costs for snow and ice removal are likely, and there should be fewer snow and ice related accidents. An assessment from the USGCRP finds that climate change will not impair the ability of the U.S. to feed its population or to continue to export food. Under its crop models, many major crops such as cotton, corn (for grain and silage), soybeans, sorghum, barley, sugar beets and citrus fruits will likely increase in production. For many crops the carbon dioxide fertilization effect will be considerable.

As for the 'other' reality, we may still have to adapt to the floods, wildfires, and stronger hurricanes that could be generated by climate change. From an economic perspective, it is a financially superior alternative to pay for preventative measures rather than endure costly repairs to property, loss of business revenue, long renovation periods, and even loss of life. Click on one of the flood, fire or wind links above to find lists of companies that have developed products to reduce the impact of these extreme climate events. Examples of products found on the website include flood protection products, Wildfire Protection Systems, storm protection for windows, home fire protection products, hurricane window protection, and impact resistant windows, among many others. 

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