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Pesticides & The Climate Crisis
Historic heat wave and drought events are becoming more common with the warming of our climate. The Northwest has warmed substantially, nearly 2°F since 1900. Higher temperatures create imbalances in natural systems, causing more outbreaks and damage from unwanted pests and weeds. This leads to increased pesticide use as there are more pests to manage. Our new Pesticides and the Climate Crisis infographic shows the relationship between pesticide use and climate change, and its effects on environ