High temperatures to hit staple crops in the US this century, study says
Staple crops grown in the US could see their yields drop substantially by the end of the century as daily temperatures regularly soar past 30C, a new... Read More
Shifting tropical cyclones increases threat to sinking Mekong delta
With their furious winds, torrential rains and deadly storm surges, tropical cyclones are usually known for their destructive power. ... Read More
Guest post: Three ways to boost crop resilience to climate change
Prof Andy Challinor is professor of climate impacts at the University of Leeds and leads work on climate smart agriculture for the research programme... Read More
Scientists compare climate change impacts at 1.5C and 2C
Half a degree makes a very big difference when judging how different parts of the world will feel the effects of climate change. ... Read More
Feeding the world: Can we preserve forests, go organic and eat meat?
It is possible to produce enough food to feed a growing population without another tree being felled, according to new research. But there's a catch.... Read More
Explainer: Is climate change good news for the UK wine industry?
Not so long ago, the prospect of a world-class English wine industry was a pipe dream. A mere glint in the eye of a geology professor, who noticed how... Read More
Guest post: Failure to tackle food demand could make 1.5C limit unachievable
A guest post from Prof Tim Benton, professor of population ecology at University of Leeds and Champion of the UK’s Global Food Security Programme,... Read More
England’s growing season now almost a month longer, says Met Office
The growing season for crops and plants in England over the past decade is around a month longer than it was during 1961-90, say scientists at the... Read More
Climate change brings early grape harvests for French wine
Increasingly hot summers are pushing wine grapes in French vineyards to mature earlier in the year, a new study says. ... Read More
Climate change threatens staple crops in Africa, study says
Without emissions cuts, much of sub-Saharan Africa will become unsuitable for growing key crops during this century, a new study suggests. ... Read More
Mapped: How climate change will slow progress towards curbing malnutrition
Alterations to our diets as a result of climate change will cause more than half a million extra deaths by 2050, according to research published today... Read More
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