Impacts of Global Warming on Oregon
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The Science Is Clear
Oregon is already feeling the effects of global warming. The 2004 “Scientific Consensus Statement on the Likely Impacts of Climate Change on the Pacific Northwest” was issued by scientists with expertise on the impacts of climate change in the Pacific NW.
The scientists concluded that our region is warming, average annual precipitation has increased, land on the central and northern Oregon coast is being submerged by rising sea level, and the region’s snowpack has declined precipitously.
The consensus statement indicates these trends will continue. Changes in the hydrological system will result in coastal and river flooding, continued snowpack declines, and lower summer river flows.
Learn more about how global warming will impact our health, economy, and agricultural sector and what we can do about it:
- Global warming impacts on Oregonians' health
- Global warming impacts on Oregon's economy
- Global warming impacts on Oregon agriculture