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August 21, 2015
Scientists Link Western Drought to Climate Change – Predict More Drought in Coming Decades
On August 20, the journal Geophysical Research Letters published a study that quantifies the extent that climate change is playing in the Western drought, currently in its fourth year. According to the research, carbon dioxide emissions from the burning of fossil fuels is responsible for between 8 and 27 percent of the current drought’s severity. According to a recent report from UC Davis, the economic impact of the drought in 2015 alone is $2.74 billion, an increase of $540 million over 2014 losses. For an in-depth look at how the drought is affecting agriculture in California, check out our recent article on the topic.
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USDA Announces 2016 Funding for Biomass Feedstocks Growth to Farmers, Landowners
On August 19, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a funding opportunity for biomass crops, under the 2014 Farm Bill’s Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP). The program will distribute a total of $22.5 million for 2016, and applications are due November 6, 2015. BCAP is authorized to provide funding for projects that develop agricultural products, including advanced and cellulosic biofuels and biobased products. Eligible feedstocks include purpose-grown feestocks such as switchgrass and miscanthus.
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