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Food prices driven up by global warming, study shows
May 6, 2011
Food prices driven up by global warming, study shows
Scientists warn that farming practices must be adapted to a warmer world and rises in global population.
Food prices have risen 20%, say scientists, as warmer temperatures cause dehydration and prevent pollination in crop plants.
Global warming has already harmed the world's food production and has driven up food prices by as much as 20% over recent decades, new research has revealed.
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