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Extreme weather poses growing threat to China

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CHINA

The government’s record in reducing the impact of natural disasters is impressive, but the challenge is growing. The most serious threats are drought and flooding, which can kill…

US actions raise agricultural trade costs globally

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INTERNATIONAL

US President Donald Trump last month targeted Canada’s supply management system for dairy, poultry and eggs as an example of unfair restrictions on agricultural exports to that…

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for global climate policy in 2016.

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Remittance decline will further sap Yemeni resilience

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YEMEN

A significant contributing factor is likely a sustained decline in remittances from workers in Gulf states, related to long-term policy changes as well as recent pandemic policy…

Puerto Rico faces rocky 2019 amid debt and aid needs

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PUERTO RICO

Trump’s commitment to building a US-Mexico border wall means he may try to redirect additional funds from elsewhere for the purpose. Some of these could come from Puerto Rican…

Climate risks are spurring innovation in agriculture

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EUROPE

Innovation in agriculture.

Land degradation rises in Middle East and North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Dust storms across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have increased in recent years, disrupting day-to-day life and creating significant health issues. The Levant has borne…

Drought to exacerbate Central America social problems

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Drought in Central America.

Drought poses enduring challenges in Central America

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CENTRAL AMERICA

The region is highly vulnerable to climate variability. The Dry Corridor -- a band of territory that runs from Guatemala to Panama and is home to around one-quarter of the…