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Climate Change

From current, science based Climate Change 101 research to practical, ready-made resources - this page serves as a "one stop shop" for extension agents, educators, and other professionals.
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Climate Change 101: The Science

Explore science-based climate change background information, reliable news sources, current climate reports, and key terms.

The Science
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Climate Change: Media Library

Browse our library of recommended climate change books, podcasts, articles, videos, social media accounts, and more.

Media Library
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Prepare & Recover: Climate Resiliency

Prepare and respond to extreme weather events intensified by climate change while building a more resilient Kentucky.

Prepare & Recover
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Climate Change & Mental Health

Glean resources for mental health divided by categories of youth, adults, educators, and community leaders.

Mental Health
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Key Terms of Climate Change

Click button below to view a short list of key scientific terms and definitions pertinent to weather and climate change basics.

Key Terms
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Teaching About Climate Change

From community conversation starters to trainings and workshops, find climate change communication resources here.

Teaching Climate Change
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Climate Smart Agriculture

Discover new climate smart management techniques and tips for more sustainable and economic farming operations.

Be Climate Smart
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WeatherAlert App for Kentucky

UK Ag Weather Center's free WeatherAlert app provides users with locally specific weather/Ag forecasts and emergency alerts.

Go to Weather Alert
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Kentucky Climate Center

Find information, data, and research related to weather, climate, emergency management, agriculture, and more.

KY Climate Center
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Carbon Footprint & Landscape Plants

Explore this publication to learn what a carbon footprint is and how it relates to the life cycle of landscape plants.

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National Climate Report 2023

This National Center for Environmental Information report reviews greenhouse gas levels and other climate factors.

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Ecosystem Services of Landscape Plants

Consumers and community members can explore this publication to learn about the value of landscape plants.

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Woodlands Magazine Climate Change

This special edition of Kentucky Woodland Magazine from the Department of Forestry & Natural Resources focuses on climate change and its impact on plants, wildlife, & forests.

Woodlands Magazine

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