NYC gardeners speak out about clinate change #nyc #climate #streetinterview #farmers

Did you know that climate change poses significant challenges to our gardeners and farmers? 🚜

🌦️ Increasingly erratic weather patterns can lead to plant loss and damage to infrastructure. ☔🌞
📉 Climate change jeopardizes our food supply as it affects crop growth. 🍅
🪰 Rising temperatures can increase population growth and viable habitats of invasive species
💧Droughts and water scarcity are becoming more frequent, impacting irrigation and drinking water. 🚱
🌡️ Rising global temperatures are affecting crop yields. For each 1°C increase, crop yields could decline by 5-15% according to the National Academy of Sciences.

Remember, the time to act is NOW. Let’s prevent the irreversible consequences of climate change and leave a legacy of stewardship for our planet. 🌏💚

So, what can you do? 🤝

1️⃣ Support and demand strong government policies and regulations to limit emissions and promote sustainability. Vote for leaders who prioritize climate action. 🗳️

2️⃣ Choose eco-conscious companies and products. By supporting businesses that embrace renewable energy, sustainable practices, and reduced carbon footprints. 💳🌿

3️⃣ Reduce your own climate impact by conserving energy, reducing waste, and adopting a greener lifestyle. 🏡♻️

4️⃣ Support clean energy initiatives by investing in renewable technologies and advocating for clean energy policies.

5️⃣ Educate yourself and others about climate change. The more we know, the better equipped we are to make informed decisions.

6️⃣ Get involved in local and global movements advocating for climate action. Together, we can create a powerful voice for change.

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@columbiapublichealth

How does climate change impact your daily liar I see it every day as a gardener working with the plants everything’s just been haywired it’s been so unpredictable we have bive things that are coming up and we just can’t get on top of it like the lantern

Flies we don’t know how they’re going to affect our trees in a couple of years from now and right now how have they been affecting the neighborhood a lot of trees you see a lot of the leaves are getting disease hurricane Ida or like Sandy have you were you guys affected by

Those my in-laws they’re house was affected by Sandy no power no water for a couple of days which was really really scary especially with the elery yeah Sandy I was working on a farm then and on the coast and the the roof flew off the greenhouse so my position then ended

And I was laid on