World's Farmers Feel The Effects Of A Hotter Planet (via @NPR)

http://www.npr.org/2011/05/07/135952277/worlds-farmers-feel-the-effects-of-a-hotter-planet

Richard Harris NPR, May 7: "Scientists have long predicted that -- eventually -- temperatures and altered rainfall caused by global climate change will take a toll on four of the most important crops in the world: rice, wheat soy and corn.

"Now, as world grain prices hover near record highs, a new study finds that the effects are already starting to be felt...."

also see: Hindered Harvest: Changing Climate Causes Crop Loss (via @sciencemagazine)

http://ddimick.posterous.com/hindered-harvest-changing-climate-causes-crop

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