Tracking 50 Years of Climate Change in a Backyard: Frederic Buse on The Neil Haley Show

Tracking 50 Years of Climate Change in a Backyard: Frederic Buse on The Neil Haley ShowClimate Change: The Effects of Climate, Weather, and Environmental Changes on the Annual Cycle of Life on Flora and Fauna in a Suburban Backyard.Special Thanks:This conversation is brought to you by Books To Life Marketing—the team helping authors bring their stories to life through publishing, marketing, and media exposure. They are behind some of the most inspiring author journeys we’ve seen, including Frederic’s.Highlights of the Interview:From Engineer to Author:Frederic shares his background as a marine engineer, chief engineer at Ingersoll Rand, and inventor with 42 patents before retirement.Why He Started Tracking Nature:Out of curiosity, Frederic began a backyard diary 40+ years ago, recording seasonal changes in flora and fauna. Over time, his meticulous records revealed clear climate trends.What the Data Shows:Spring leaves (the canopy) arrive two weeks earlier.Fall leaves drop two weeks later.Agriculture has expanded by a full month.Bird migration patterns and insect availability are shifting.Snowfall in March has nearly disappeared compared to the 1990s.Photography & Storytelling:The book combines Frederic’s photos with week-by-week accounts, making it a desk companion for anyone curious about what’s blooming, migrating, or changing each season.Why It Matters:Frederic hopes readers—and especially young people—will be inspired to observe their own environments, contribute data, and recognize the reality of climate change in their backyards.Looking Ahead:Frederic discusses his follow-up books, including one focused on birds and another on his personal caregiving journey with Alzheimer’s, showing his wide-ranging passion for documenting life.Key Takeaway:Long-term backyard observations are more than a hobby—they can provide critical insight into how climate change affects daily life, agriculture, and ecosystems.Where to Find the Book:Available now on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Frederic’s website: fredericbuse.com.