The sun sets along the horizon of a wide expanse of grassland, turning the landscape a golden brown color. — Nebraska grassland View of the horizon at TNC's Niobrara Valley Preserve © Scott Drickey

Nebraska's Climate Solutions

See how The Nature Conservancy is finding hope for the future in all corners of Nebraska.

July 26, 2020 | Last updated October 19, 2023

Optimizing Land Use for Clean Energy Transition

Nebraskans are already feeling the impact of climate change.

The next 10 years will be critical for determining what our future will be.

Optimizing Land Use for Clean Energy Transition (1:22) Nebraskans care about family farms, clean energy and wildlife conservation. There’s a future where we can balance it all, together.

Fortunately, Nebraskans have a number of solutions at their fingertips.

From soil to sky, communities are working together across the state to protect our health today and tomorrow.

Browse our StoryMap to learn more about climate change solutions in Nebraska.

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A butterfly perches on a pink bristly flower. — Regal Fritillary Butterfly A Regal fritillary butterfly (rare species) nectaring on musk thistle (a noxious invasive weed) at the Dahms 2000 Prairie Restoration site, Platte River Prairies, Nebraska. © Chris Helzer/TNC

How We're Tackling Climate Change

From reducing emissions through clean energy, to working with farmers and ranchers to capture carbon in their soils, Nebraska rises to the top for our potential to mitigate climate change.

Nebraska's Climate Solutions

Climate change is here. Amplified wildfires, droughts, and flooding threaten our livelihoods, our homes, and our wildlife. Here's why we have reasons to be hopeful.
Transition to Renewable Energy

Shifting energy production to renewable sources like wind and solar reduces our dependence on fossil fuel that creates greenhouse gases. Let's harness Nebraska's potential.
Capturing Greenhouse Gases

Mitigating climate change must also be addressed by capturing greenhouse gases already emitted. These are Nebraska's natural climate solutions.
Our Time is Now

Climate change is impacting the lives of Nebraskans today. Some of our best solutions are hiding in plain sight. Learn about natural climate solutions.
Let's Take Action Together

The next 10 years are critical for Nebraska's future. No one can solve climate change alone, but together, we can decide Nebraska's future. Here's how to get involved, have conversations, and be heard.