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How is climate change affecting farmers? | MCC

How is climate change affecting farmers? | MCC

In low-income countries, climate change is decreasing yields of important crops, further increasing food insecurity and putting hundreds of millions of lives at risk. Since 1960, climate change has reduced farm productivity growth by 21% globally. (Source: IPCC, 2022: Climate Change 2022: Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability). For MCC, caring for …

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“Global Warming: What You Need to Know”

“Join us as we explore the topic of global warming and learn what it is, how it’s caused, and what we can do to address it. From the burning of fossil fuels to the role of renewable energy, we’ll break down the science behind global warming and discuss practical solutions …

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Peru coffee producers generate income by combating climate change

Peru coffee producers generate income by combating climate change

Did you know that in Peru coffee producers are generating income by combating climate change? In a joint project of Solidaridad and Rabobank, through its ACORN platform, more than a thousand producers are participating in the international market of carbon credits by implementing climate-smart agricultural practices. They plant trees on …

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New Green Bean Varieties Address Kenya’s Climate Change Challenges

New Green Bean Varieties Address Kenya’s Climate Change Challenges

Green bean is one of the highly regarded crops to farmers in Kenya, but they are facing many challenges among which is resilience of varieties to climate change. That is why Syngenta is recognized as the distinguished partner in the green bean industry in Kenya. Due to the on-site trialing …

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The Pentagon, Climate Change, and War

The Pentagon, Climate Change, and War

The U.S. Department of Defense is the largest single energy consumer in the United States and the world’s largest institutional greenhouse gas emitter. In The Pentagon, Climate Change and War, University of Oxford Professor and Quincy non-resident fellow Neta Crawford traces the link between US military primacy and rising greenhouse …

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