SNR in the News: Drought talk continues

The 2012 drought and concerns about how long into 2013 and perhaps beyond continued to keep experts from the School of Natural Resources in various media reports. Here's a list of recent media news items that featured SNR faculty and staff:

■ Bloomberg (Nov. 29) — Mark Svoboda quoted in story about the persistent record-breaking drought and its lingering effects.
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-11-29/worst-of-the-drought-spreads-in-48-contiguous-u-s-states.html

■ Lincoln Journal Star (Nov. 30) — Brian Fuchs cited in story about concerns that drought could become a multi-year event.
http://journalstar.com/news/state-and-regional/nebraska/no-relief-in-sight-from-drought-conditions-could-become-a/article_ea8db3fe-a1f1-5d52-9d4d-a1f5ff46afbc.html

■ Nebraska Radio Network (Nov. 30) — Al Ducher is heard in an audio piece that says drought is likely to continue through winter.
http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2012/11/30/climatologist-sees-little-relief-from-drought-this-winter-audio/

■ CNBC (Nov. 30) — Mark Svoboda in piece about drought status returning to parts of Texas, including Houston and Ft. Worth.
http://www.cnbc.com/id/50029258

■ Rueters (Dec. 6) — Brian Fuchs in story about the drought continuing expand despite the winter months.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2012/12/06/us-usa-drought-idUKBRE8B513L20121206

■ Grand Island Independent (Dec. 8) — IANR Vice Chancellor Ronnie Green was in Grand Island where he talked about the value of resources like the National Drought Mitigation Center and the High Plains Regional Climate Center.
http://www.theindependent.com/news/ag_news/unl-resources-helping-state-survive-prolonged-drought/article_7c0f4d8c-41b6-11e2-b579-0019bb2963f4.html

■ Moneynews (Dec. 10) — Brian Fuchs in story about the economic impact of the ongoing drought.
http://www.moneynews.com/StreetTalk/drought-cost-more/2012/12/10/id/467102


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