Climate Change and Agriculture


By Dr. Vandana Shiva, February 23'11 ClimateStoryTellers.org

Biodiverse Ecological Farming is the Answer, not Genetic Engineering. Full story here.

Is Stupid the New World Order?

Q. Is the Arctic Likely to Experience Sudden Loss of Sea Ice This Century?

Alastair Brown - Nature Climate Change - 01 March 2011

A. Maybe not! Read the full story here.

Meat? Maybe Not! (Video)

Links Between Longer Ragweed Season and Climate Change Confirmed

ScienceDaily (Feb. 25, 2011) — Studies by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scientists have confirmed, in some parts of North America, including Saskatchewan, ragweed season now lasts longer. The pollen contributes to the development of Hay Fever, especially in children.  Full story here.

Electricity Use, Coal Consumption, and Public Health

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES - Feb 26'11

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Balancing benefits and risks as global demand rises. Full story here.

Is Climate Change Making Food Less Safe?

Rachel Shulman EatDrinkBetter Feb 25 '11

New evidence suggests that climate change is already putting the safety of our food at risk, and that things are only going to get worse. Full story here.

"Mutant" strawberries.

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