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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Frederick O'Brien, Pablo Gutiérrez and Ashley Kirk

How climate breakdown is putting the world’s food in peril – in maps and charts

Experts have warned that the world’s ability to feed itself is under threat from the “chaos” of extreme weather caused by climate change.

Crop yields have increased enormously over the past few decades. But early warning signs have arrived as crop yield rates flatline, prompting warnings of efficiency hitting its limits and the impacts of climate change taking effect.

Experts have warned that, under high-emission scenarios, future crop yields could decrease by a quarter.

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