Biometeorology is an interdisciplinary science studying the interactions between atmospheric processes and living organisms - plants, animals and humans. The most important question that biometeorology answers is:
How does weather and climate impact the well-being of all living creatures?
This would include reproduction, population fluctuations, and general health of the organism community.
Some example topics in biometeorology include:
- the relationship between agricultural yields and weather
- how extreme weather affects cattle feeding habits
- the impact of weather on human health
- how pollution affects certain tree species
- calculating the level of tolerance of organisms to environmental extremes
The ISB represents the most comprehensive organization to bring together people with expertise in these areas.
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