Cooler and wetter: Study links irrigation to inaccurate climate perception
Wednesday, June 1, 2016 - 11:51
in Earth & Climate
Irrigation systems caused New Zealand farmers to think their local area cooler and wetter than it was -- inaccurate perceptions that may slow their efforts to address climate change. The study is the first to look at infrastructure's impact on climate perception and suggests it may be a significant overlooked factor in climate change discussions.