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Climate change and agriculture
- FertilizerA farmer spreads manure to improve soil fertility. This practice dates back thousands of years. Middle Eastern, Chinese, and Mesoamerican cultures all…
- Deforestation and climate changeIn the years between 2010 and 2014, deforestation in tropical regions released an average of 2.6 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.
- Climate change and fisheriesRising ocean temperatures, acidification, and deoxygenation are altering marine habitats. These changes affect the productivity of both marine and freshwater…
- Enteric fermentationA cow stands in a field chewing its cud while microbes work inside its four-chambered stomach. This animal belongs to the artiodactyl group, which includes…
- Greenhouse gas emissions from agricultureOne quarter of the world's greenhouse gas emissions result from food and agriculture, according to data collected in 2019.
- Carbon farmingCarbon farming is a set of agricultural methods that aim to store carbon in the soil and biomass. The technical term for this process is carbon sequestration.
- Effects of climate change on agricultureThe 2003 European heatwave caused 13 billion euros in uninsured agricultural losses. This event marked a turning point where extreme weather began to visibly…