Tipping Point: How is climate change affecting rice production?

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The Hindu

Rice feeds billions of people across the globe. It is the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, and millions depend on it for their livelihood.

However, climate change is disrupting how crops are produced and consumed, and rice too is not untouched. In our main story today, we’ll explore how rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns and aggravated extreme weather events are threatening rice. 

In our extreme weather event section this week, we take a look at an important study published last week by the World Weather Attribution and Climate Central.

Indonesia’s target to phase out coal plants in 15 years is our story of climate hope this week. 

Script and presentation: Priyali Prakash

Videography and editing: Zeeshan Akhtar