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Afghanistan at risk of hunger amid drought and Taliban takeover

Afghanistan at risk of hunger amid drought and Taliban takeover

As the Taliban seizes control of Afghanistan, experts warn severe drought could worsen the humanitarian crisis triggered by an exodus of western forces

Global warming to shrink US harvests, say scientists

Global warming to shrink US harvests, say scientists

Rising temperatures will lead to massive crop losses in the US, which will increase prices and cause problems for developing countries, says international study

Africa flying blind as continent tips into climate crisis

Africa flying blind as continent tips into climate crisis

With too little data to inform local climate science, African countries lack a fundamental tool to plan long term adaptation strategies

Uruguay pushes 100% renewables, just don’t mention the cows

Uruguay pushes 100% renewables, just don’t mention the cows

NEWS: South America’s clean energy poster child is skewering its fossil fuel use, but reducing emissions from its meat industry is tough

Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?

Time for farming to be taken seriously at UN climate talks?

COMMENT: Agriculture is linked to 20% of greenhouse gas emissions, but it’s not receiving attention from governments

Kill the cheeseburgers to stop global warming - report

Kill the cheeseburgers to stop global warming – report

NEWS: Scientists say public must stop eating so much meat and dairy produce, citing rising levels of carbon pollution from industry

Crop benefits of higher CO2 may fall short - IPCC

Crop benefits of higher CO2 may fall short – IPCC

Extra CO2 in the atmosphere may produce larger yields of crops, they will be less nutritious, says UN science report

Scientists hint at negative impacts of climate change on farming

Scientists hint at negative impacts of climate change on farming

Forthcoming UN science study could reveal median crop yields may fall by up to 2% per decade for the rest of century

McDonald's announces move towards sustainable beef

McDonald’s announces move towards sustainable beef

McDonald’s is aiming to green its meat supply, but does anyone know what ‘sustainable beef’ actually means?

Kenyan farmers warned climate change may impact crop yields

Kenyan farmers warned climate change may impact crop yields

Report suggests changing rainfall patterns will make previously desolate areas fertile, but could also decimate country’s maize-friendly regions

Dung beetles reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow pats

Dung beetles reduce greenhouse gas emissions from cow pats

By drying out the dung, the beetles increase the availability of oxygen and reduce the amount of methane in the pats

Will climate change hit maize and wheat production?

Will climate change hit maize and wheat production?

Different models offer conflicting predictions on future crop yields, confusing scientists and the public alike

Skinny cows and climate change could cost farmers billions

Skinny cows and climate change could cost farmers billions

A study predicts wild and domestic cattle will drastically reduce in weight as the climate warms − compromising food security and slashing farmer’s profits

Dig up your lawn & live somewhere hot to cut emissions

Dig up your lawn & live somewhere hot to cut emissions

Garden lawns are more prolific carbon emitters than some farm crops, and keeping yourself warm uses much more energy than running an air conditioner

Climate resilient rice offers hope to Indian farmers

Climate resilient rice offers hope to Indian farmers

New method of growing rice has achieved significantly larger harvests while reducing the need for fertilisers and curbing emissions of greenhouse gases

Climate change promises tough future for US farmers

Climate change promises tough future for US farmers

US farms could be devastated by climate change, says a study by the country’s Department of Agriculture

Colossal food waste hitting energy, land and water supplies

Colossal food waste hitting energy, land and water supplies

New report by Institute of Mechanical Engineers details how huge levels of vital commodities are squandered by humans

Natural disasters cost $160bn in 2012

Natural disasters cost $160bn in 2012

Hurricane Sandy costliest single event but non-economic losses from agriculture could be felt long into 2013

China's farmers key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions

China’s farmers key to cutting greenhouse gas emissions

Cutting the use of nitrogen as a fertiliser by half in China could significantly decrease greenhouse gas emissions without affecting crop productivity, according to new research.

Mitigation and adaptation critical to guaranteeing food security

Mitigation and adaptation critical to guaranteeing food security

Ahead of the UN climate summit in Doha, two new studies highlight the impacts of climate change and the world’s food system on one another and their potential to impact our relationship with food.

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