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Georgia's peach crop devastated by warm winter conditions
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/georgias-peach-crop-devastated-by-warm-winter-conditions/

CBS News

An unusually warm winter damaged Georgia's peach crop in 2023. As climate change continues, researchers are working to develop a peach that will be more resilient to warmer weather.

Video length is 2:33.

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Teaching Tips

  • The video does not include a teacher's guide, so teachers will need to consider how to fit the content into other topics or lessons.
  • It could be framed as both a scientific and cultural issue depending on the subject and the class.

About the Content

  • This video touches on both the impacts of climate change and adaptation measures to ensure that food and cultural systems can be maintained in the context of climate change.
  • The topic of breading peaches better adapted to new climates is touched upon, but not discussed in depth.
  • Teachers could discuss the topic further with students to expand upon the science described in this video.
  • Passed initial science review - expert science review pending.

About the Pedagogy

  • While the video focuses on the impact of a warm 2023 in Georgia, the implications could be connected to multiple industries and regions globally.
  • Consider having students research local crops to see which might be most impacted by climate change and what adaptation measures could help lessen those effects.
Entered the Collection: March 2025 | Last Reviewed: January 2025

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