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Here’s how global warming is affecting crop nutrient quality
Posted by New Kerala: None Given on June 13th, 2015
New Kerala: Researchers at the University of Gothenburg revealed that the concentration of nitrogen in plants' tissue is lower in air with high levels of carbon dioxide, regardless of whether or not the plants' growth is stimulated. The study examines various types of ecosystems, including crops, grasslands and forests, and involves large-scale field experiments conducted in eight countries on four continents. Researcher Johan Uddling said that the findings are unequivocal. The nitrogen content in the crops...
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Environment degradation pose threat human civilization
Posted by New Kerala: None Given on March 14th, 2015
New Kerala: Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has said that environmental degradation and climate change are amongst the foremost challenges confronting human civilization in our times.
The protection and preservation of environment and its sustainable management are essential for the survival of humanity and our planet.
Delivering inaugural address at the International Conference on 'Global Environment Issues' organised by the National Green Tribunal in association with the Ministry of Environment,...
Climate change to have terrible impact on food security: UN
Posted by New Kerala: None Given on April 1st, 2011
New Kerala: The effects of slow-onset climate change are expected to have "potentially catastrophic" impact on food production in developing countries in future, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warned on Thursday, calling for action to mitigate the adverse consequences.
“Currently the world is focused on dealing with shorter-term climate impacts caused mainly by extreme weather events,” said Alexander Müller, the FAO Assistant-Director General for Natural Resources, in a submission...