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Climate change and agriculture are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale. Global warming is projected to have significant impacts on conditions affecting agriculture, including temperature, carbon dioxide, glacial run-off, precipitation and the interaction of these elements. These conditions determine the carrying capacity of the biosphere to produce enough food for the human population and domesticated animals. The overall effect of cli… More >>
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Today’s headlines and recent events reflect the seriousness of climate change. Heat waves, droughts, and flooding are causing deaths among vulnerable populations, destroying livelihoods, and driving people from their homes. Rigorous in its science and insightful in its message, this atlas examines the possible impact of climate change on our ability to feed the world’s people, avoid water shortages, conserve biodiversity, improve health, and preserve cities and cult… More >>
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Regional effects of global warming. Global warming, Greenhouse effect, Greenhouse gas, Carbon dioxide, Water cycle, Evaporation, Precipitation (meteorology), Ocean current, Current sea level rise, Ice sheet, Ice cap, Glacier, Arctic shrinkage, Retreat of glaciers since 1850, Shutdown of thermohaline circulation… More >>