Idaho businesses, industry, agencies, other groups come together at ‘Climate Summit’

From increased agricultural pests and disease, to longer, smokier wildfire seasons, to spreading invasive species, Idaho’s economy is already being seriously impacted by climate change, said participants in a statewide, two-day "climate summit" this week. And regardless of the causes, presenters said, it’s time for businesses, agencies, universities, tribes and more to come together to identify solutions.

"This is Idaho – we know how to work together and we know how to solve problems," said Heather Kimmel of the American Lung Association. "We can identify solutions that will protect Idaho’s economy, Idaho’s water, Idaho’s land, Idaho’s health, and Idaho’s future for generations to come."

By Betsy Z. Russell
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