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The 100th Meridian, Where the Great Plains Begin, May Be Shifting - Center for Climate and Life

The 100th Meridian, Where the Great Plains Begin, May Be Shifting - Center for Climate and Life

Two new papers find that the line that divides the moist East and arid West is edging eastward due to climate change—and the implications for farming and other pursuits could be huge. The paper includes links to the two papers in question for more thorough analysis.

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agriculture, ecosystems, cattle ranching, climate change, economics of farming
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Material Type:
Open (Access) Journal-Article
Date Added to MERLOT:
January 1, 2020
Date Modified in MERLOT:
February 19, 2021
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Submitter:
Marty Zahn
Primary Audience:
High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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English
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