A.
The climate has been changing in Granville for a long time now. It is no
secret that it has been known for its rich soils and reliable rainfall. Now it
has prolonged droughts and unpredictable weather conditions. Another
issue Granville is facing with climate change is the temperature rise.
Having decomposition of crop waste and emissions from the livestock has
increased. Farmers are facing many challenges and having to rely on
synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and fossil fuel-powered machinery.
Although technologies are available, many farmers are concerned about the
high costs, the lack of government support, and the lack of competitiveness.
The farming economy in Granville is at a crossroads. Without intervention,
everything in agriculture will continue to accelerate climate impacts.
For the technology, a solution would be for the government to help with
economic investment. The high upfront costs are a concern for the locals.
They are already incentivizing short-term productivity, but they need long-
term stability. The government needs to be involved with the community
and be able to supply the interventions needed to rebuild Granville's
agriculture. If they want the economy to survive, they have to set up relief
for the current situation.
For the decomposition of agricultural waste and the use of synthetic
chemicals and fertilizers, we should promote chemical-free farming, which
will reduce environmental harm. Farmers can adopt organic and sustainable
farming practices. This movement has the potential to enhance productivity
and ensure food security. Carbon sequestration is a technical option for
mitigating livestock's impact on climate change. By decreasing
deforestation and replanting. This would improve the land while decreasing
emissions, improving herd efficiency.
B.
A real-world example is the town of Columbus. We have seen more rainfall
this year than in years past. It is causing major flooding to happen and
leaving multiple families with nothing. Since 1895, average annual
precipitation in Indiana has increased by about 15%, or about 5.6 inches,
based on a linear trend. (Widhalm, M., Hamlet, A., Byun, K., Robeson, S.,