Happy New Year! In this first episode of 2026, we spoke with Dr. Sarah Whipple, a Climate Adaptation Service Scientist and biologist with the Climate Adaptation Technical Services (CATS) initiative of the USGS National Climate Adaptation Science Center. Dr. Whipple, who has expertise in pollinator biology, inventory and monitoring, discussed the importance of pollinators and explained the impact of a shifting landscape and climate on species that are important for agriculture, food security and resilience. Listen to learn more about Sarah and her research!
Relevant links: CASC Climate Adaptation Technical Services
The buzz around biodiversity decline: Detecting pollinator shifts using a systematic review
Leveraging virtual datasets to investigate the interplay of pollinators, protected areas, and SDG 15
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