Tag: Farmers
Smallholder Farmers Lead Climate Adaptation Efforts: Investing Billions Annually
Smallholder farmers globally invest $368 billion annually for climate adaptation, averaging $838 per household. Despite this, only 0.3% of international climate finance reached them in 2021. Carbon markets and increased international support are essential for enhancing resilience and innovation in smallholder farming.
Food prices could increase further due to climate change's effect on inflation around the world: Study
Study Warns of Soaring Food Prices Linked to Climate-Driven Inflation Worldwide
Heatwaves and Drought Devastate Farmers in Argentina and Paraguay
Severe heatwaves and drought in Argentina and Paraguay cause worst harvests in seven years, leading to economic losses, impacting global food prices, and raising concerns about long-term agricultural sustainability.
Climate Change's Costly Toll on Indoor Producers
Climate change's impact on extreme weather events is driving up costs for indoor producers.
Brazil Braces for Another Year of High Food Inflation Amid Drought Crisis
Brazilian consumers may face high food inflation as meatpackers struggle with increased costs due to a drought affecting livestock feed crops
What others are saying
Climate impacts in the U.S. are ‘far-reaching and worsening,’ federal report finds
The federal government’s National Climate Assessment says the U.S. economy, environment and public health face deepening threats as the world grows hotter.
After Losing Crops to Drought, Sicily Fears Losing Tourism, Too
Parts of southern Italy are experiencing generational level droughts. Authorities say they are working to at least save tourism.
Warming temperatures could make 70% of the world's wine-growing regions unsuitable to produce grapes: Scientists
Rising global temperatures could change where the majority of the world's wine is produced as mid-latitude regions may no longer be able to grow grapes.
Extreme heat drives up food prices. Just how bad will it get?
New research shows that climate change is already fueling heatflation, with massive consequences to come.
