Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal

1-in-100-year crop failures more common with climate change

Failed corn (maize) crop. Credit: PeterAustin/Getty Images Climate change is expected to drive declines in average global crop yields, but new research shows that shifts in temperature and soil moisture will also increase year-to-year variability in staple crop yields – making food production more volatile and threatening food security. As lead author Dr Jonathan Proctor from Canada’s University of British Columbia explains, “farmers and the soc…

Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal

A new global study led by the University of British Columbia shows that hotter and drier conditions are making food production more volatile, with crop yields swinging more sharply from year to year. For some, it may mean pricier burgers; for others, it can bring financial strain and hunger.

Climate Change Turns Rollercoaster Harvests into the New Normal

From the crunchy corn chips on our tables to the delicate tofu in vegetarian dishes, the far-reaching impact of climate change is reshaping the global food landscape in profound and alarming ways. Recent research led by the University of British Columbia exposes a troubling new dimension of this crisis: climate change is not merely reducing the average yields of critical food crops but is significantly increasing year-to-year volatility, making …

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A new global study led by the University of British Columbia shows that hotter and drier conditions are making food production more volatile, with crop yields swinging more sharply from year to year. For some, it may mean pricier burgers; for others, it can bring financial strain and hunger.Read MoreThe post Climate change is making rollercoaster harvests the new normal appeared first on FPSA.