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Chapters in the Vermont Climate Assessment
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1. Climate Change In Vermont
Temperature and precipitation are increasing, leading to greater variability and heavier rain storms.
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3. Water Resources
Changes in the water cycle affect water availability, water quality, and flood risks.
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5. Agriculture and Food Systems
Farmers are adapting to variable growing conditions. Food systems will need to be more resilient.
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6. Energy
Energy systems are affected by climate change and contribute as a major source of GHG emissions.
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7. Recreation and Tourism
Climate change has variable impacts on recreation and tourism, including some favorable conditions and some risks such as shorter snow seasons.
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8. Human Health
Climate change affects human health by exacerbating existing health problems and creating conditions for new problems to emerge, particularly among vulnerable populations.
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9. Community Development
Planning for resilience enables communities to respond to the interconnected ecological, economic, and social impacts of climate change.
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10. Carbon Sequestration in Agricultural Soils
As interest in soil health grows, more research is needed to understand the potential for sequestering carbon through farming practices in Vermont.