World's Farmers Feel The Effects Of A Hotter Planet (via @NPR)
Richard Harris NPR, May 7: "Scientists have long predicted that -- eventually -- temperatures and altered rainfall caused by global climate change will take a toll on four of the most important crops in the world: rice, wheat soy and corn.
"Now, as world grain prices hover near record highs, a new study finds that the effects are already starting to be felt...."
also see: Hindered Harvest: Changing Climate Causes Crop Loss (via @sciencemagazine)
