/tags/climate-change climate change en-US Copyright Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:42:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-06-10/these-ohio-builders-are-innovating-for-a-tornado-resilient-future Ohio companies are exploring weather-resilient alternatives to wood-framed housing. Tue, 10 Jun 2025 08:42:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-06-10/these-ohio-builders-are-innovating-for-a-tornado-resilient-future Adriana Martinez-Smiley, WYSO /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-06-09/ohio-communities-consider-housing-solutions-after-record-breaking-year-of-tornadoes In 2024, the National Weather Service recorded more tornadoes in Ohio than ever before. Now, communities are reckoning with what that means for housing. Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:58:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-06-09/ohio-communities-consider-housing-solutions-after-record-breaking-year-of-tornadoes Adriana Martinez-Smiley, WYSO, Isabel Nissley, WVXU News, Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-29/study-shows-winters-on-the-great-lakes-are-getting-two-weeks-shorter-each-decade The Great Lakes are losing about 14 winter days every decade, according to a recent study published in the Environmental Research Letters. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:10:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-29/study-shows-winters-on-the-great-lakes-are-getting-two-weeks-shorter-each-decade Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Ohio’s inaugural “Soil Health Week” highlighted ways that farmers can implement climate-resilient practices using common language. . Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:20:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-07-22/climate-change-is-hurting-lake-erie-ohio-is-training-a-workforce-to-help Ohio received nearly $5 million in federal funding to build a ‘climate ready’ workforce. The program will train 100 participants in the skills needed to combat climate change. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:24:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-07-22/climate-change-is-hurting-lake-erie-ohio-is-training-a-workforce-to-help Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-06/how-one-ohio-town-is-preparing-for-a-future-of-floods As the climate changes, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency predicts floods in Ohio will become more frequent. One river city is trying to get ahead. Mon, 06 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-05-06/how-one-ohio-town-is-preparing-for-a-future-of-floods Hayden Gray, Richland Source, Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-12-18/could-the-ohio-river-valley-be-a-carbon-capture-and-storage-hub A report launched at COP28, the U.N.’s annual climate conference, identified the Ohio River Valley as a potential hub for carbon capture, utilization and storage projects. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:20:00 GMT /news/2023-12-18/could-the-ohio-river-valley-be-a-carbon-capture-and-storage-hub Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-11-21/five-takeaways-for-ohio-from-the-national-climate-assessment Ohio faces warming temperatures, increased rainfall and disrupted ecosystems. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 22:19:00 GMT /news/2023-11-21/five-takeaways-for-ohio-from-the-national-climate-assessment Zaria Johnson, Ideastream Public Media, Adriana Martinez-Smiley, WYSO /news/2023-08-08/climate-change-could-mean-influx-of-people-to-central-appalachia A recent report from the social investment fund Invest Appalachia found Central Appalachia, including parts of Ohio, will likely see a population influx because of climate-related migration. Tue, 08 Aug 2023 09:14:00 GMT /news/2023-08-08/climate-change-could-mean-influx-of-people-to-central-appalachia Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-08-02/one-ohio-town-hopes-to-become-a-model-in-reducing-emissions The northeast Ohio town of Oberlin is working to significantly reduce its emissions by 2030. It believes it's possible, even without shutting down the diesel-powered generator in town. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:08:00 GMT /news/2023-08-02/one-ohio-town-hopes-to-become-a-model-in-reducing-emissions Kendall Crawford