Climate Change
Submitted by Kristine Kempthorne on Wed, 2017-07-12 00:00
Climate change has affected many things in the area especially some wildlife. The behaviors, migration, and breeding of the local wildlife can change due to the climate change. Other issues that are arising are the insects that have migrated toward Idaho such as mosquitos carrying diseases. These type of issues are concerning as we are seeing an increase in other insect problems such as ticks and the problems they are causing.
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I agree
I agree with increase in insect population. This year we've pulled ticks off our animals probably more so than previous years.
climate change
It seems in society it is okay to pick and choose what science you want to believe and support. Unfortunatly, science is now mixed with politics.I do like how global warming became climate change. It explains what is happening better. This isn't something one person or one policy can fix. Climate change will only be curbed when most people accept it, and want it to change. I have lived in Idaho for eight years, so I don't really know of any change here in terms of insects and other wildlfe. However, I do know what affect ticks can have on pets and people, and it is kind of scary in regards to limes disease. I'v included the trailer to the movie an Inconvienient Truth 2. Sorry but it is slightly political. Also attached is the "breaking" story of the iceberg that just broke off.
Climate Change
I have lived in Idaho for over 40 years and have noticed many changes, climate and otherwise, over that span. First off, I believe that climate change is an ongoing process that involves and encompasses every aspect of our planet. I have no doubt that mankind plays a major role in the changes and we need to be on the lookout for any way that we can help to alleviate those changes that we see as detrimental. Most of those 40+ years have been spent in Northern Idaho and during this time of year I spend quite a bit of time in the waters of Lake Pend Oreille. I have definitely noticed a change in the clarity of the lake water over that time span. The water is still quite clear, but that quality has lessened over the years.
As a teacher in Sandpoint, I have had many opportunities to talk with students, as well as with my daughters and their friends, about the lake. The young people all love the water sports that the region affords and are open to ideas about how to help with keeping that amazing resource around for their usage and for future generations. Any time we can connect with children on a basis that they can see directly links to their interests, we can have an effect on their thinking and behavior.