Clearly the grain and cattle sectors of the Montana economy are of significant importance. Climate change that threatens these sectors, poses a serious threat to the overall Montana economy.
3. The Estimated Economic Losses to Agriculture Associated with Climate Change in Montana
Both climate change and its agricultural and economic impacts are difficult to calculate. Projections require professional judgement based on the best evidence available. In public policy discussions aimed at reducing human releases of greenhouse gases (GHG) there tends to be a heavy emphasis on the economic costs ass...
