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Climate change could cause Montana agriculture economy declines of 20%

“Without concerted efforts to slow the release of emissions and measures to support smaller producers, we may see devastating impacts to this important sector of Montana’s economy.”

Under a scenario where the world’s nations take little to no action to reduce carbon emissions, Montana is projected to see a temperature rise of at least 6 degrees Fahrenheit in 25 years.

The lack of snowpack will also cause rivers and streams to drop rapidly in the summer.

As a result, the report estimates that the cattle industry will suffer a 20% decline by 2050. That will be in addition to the 20% decline that has already been documented on rangeland in the West in the 40 years since 1976 compared to the 50 years prior to 1976.

Laura Lundquist

 

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