Ag producers need to rethink methods because of drought, extreme heat, says U of S water expert
Leisha Grebinski
CBC Radio Saskatoon, Morning
August 6, 2021
Leisha Grebinski talks with Prof. John Pomeroy, Canada Research Chair in Water Resources and Climate Change.
Canada could see more fires, floods from climate change
CBC TV Vancouver, The National
August 9, 2021
As the UN’s new climate report sounds the alarm about global warming, scientists say Canada could see more extreme weather, including drought, fires and floods as the global temperature rises.
Watch here: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1931352131778
U.N. climate change warning is ‘most extreme’ ever, Sask. expert says
Tyler Barrow
CTV News Saskatoon
August 9, 2021
A dire climate change report from the United Nations isn’t surprising for University of Saskatchewan professor John Pomeroy.
Watch and read here: https://saskatoon.ctvnews.ca/u-n-climate-change-warning-is-most-extreme-ever-sask-expert-says-1.5540627
What would happen to farming in our province if the temperature increased by 3 to 5 degrees? University of Sask. researcher weighs in
CBC Saskatchewan Radio, The Morning Edition
August 10, 2021
It’s been a tough summer for farmers in Saskatchewan. Scorching heat and lack of rain are affecting their crops, livestock and livelihood. We hear from a professor studying climate change and water security.
New report paints sobering forecast for climate change
Global TV, Morning Saskatoon
August 11, 2021
A UN report on climate change paints a grim picture around the world. USask Canada Research Chair in Climate Change John Pomeroy talks about the long-term concerns in Saskatchewan.
Watch here: https://globalnews.ca/video/8103526/new-report-paints-sobering-forecast-for-climate-change
Sask. farmers using trees, winter crops to combat climate change-driven heat
Dayne Patterson
CBC News Saskatoon
August 11, 2021
Climate change could bring more dry seasons to the Prairies, says hydrologist.
Read the article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/farmers-trees-winter-crops-combat-climate-change-1.6136645
Saskatchewan could be facing its worst drought on record
Keenan Sorokan
650 CKOM, Saskatoon
August 12, 2021
Read the article here: https://www.ckom.com/2021/08/12/saskatchewan-could-be-facing-its-worst-drought-on-record/
Prairie farmers struggle as drought set to become among worst in Canadian history
Bonnie Allen, Theresa Kliem
CBC News Saskatchewan
August 14, 2021
‘Production is down to almost nothing,’ Sask. farmer says.
Read the article here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/drought-farmers-saskatchewan-1.6140472