Monday, April 02, 2018

Famine

Climate change to increase risk of food insecurity - UPI.com
UPI reports: "According to a new study, rising global temperatures will threaten many populations' access to affordable, nutritious food. Global warming, or climate change, is expected to increase the frequency of extreme weather events, including droughts and floods. [...] Drought risks are likely to be most pronounced in southern Africa and South America, while Asia could be at greater risk of flooding. If global temperatures rise by 2 degrees Celsius, the flow of the River Ganges could more than double."

Comment: As we note man-made famine in the war zones of Africa, it's worth remembering that nature can also cause severe shortages. 

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