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As Groundwater Dwindles, a Global Food Shock Looms

As Groundwater Dwindles, a Global Food Shock Looms

SOURCE: National Geographic DATE: December 22, 2016 SNIP: Rising temperatures and growing demands for thirsty grains like rice and wheat could drain much of the world’s groundwater in the next few decades, new research warns. Nearly half of our food comes from the...
Pace of climate change too hot for crops

Pace of climate change too hot for crops

SOURCE: Climate News Network DATE: October 5, 2016 SNIP: Climate change is happening faster than many species can adapt to − and climate is changing between 3,000 and 20,000 times faster than many grassland species can respond. Since the grass family includes wheat,...