As Carbon Dioxide Levels Double, Data Suggest U.S. Will See Major Climate Changes
Over the next 100 years, the eastern United States will see more winter precipitation because atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are increasing. But more precipitation does not necessarily mean more snow, according to Arthur T. DeGaetano, a Cornell climatologist who is one of several speakers at the symposium, Impacts of Climate Change on Horticulture, held on October 4, at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence.
This symposium focused on implications of climate change and increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide for the important fruit, vegetable, and ornamental horticulture industries, said David Wolfe, Cornell professor of horticulture and one of the symposium's organizers. The meeting will bring together climate scientists, horticultural researchers, extension educators, horticultural businesses, environmental and gardening groups, and representatives from public gardens.