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Accelerating Global Warming Threatens Rice Production

Rising temperatures are accelerating at a rate 5,000 times faster than rice can evolve, posing a significant threat to food security. By 2070, traditional rice-growing regions like India and Southeast Asia are expected to exceed the 104°F heat threshold, causing rice to cease functioning. This issue requires urgent attention to ensure the food security of billions. The challenge lies in finding sustainable solutions to protect rice crops from extreme heat.

Science, Earth & Space Sciences, Climatology