The Po river is responsible for supporting Italy’s food and energy resources. The river has been steadily drying up and the impact can already be felt around the country and beyond.
In the News: New Wheat to Survive the Heat
Scientist are racing against time to produce a strain of wheat that will survive the coming drought and substantially more challenging weather climate change is bringing. Wheat is one of the most vital, staple plants we consume around the world. Right now, we are going back to the roots of wheat development to find sturdy strains that were bred out of use because of commercialization.
In the News: Florida Sea Levels Rise Threateningly
Sea levels have been creeping up for a while but this year, the melting of the ice sheets in Greenland have accelerated that rise dramatically. Experts believe that at this rate the sea level will rise another foot over the next decade. This will have irreversible consequences for the wildlife and residents of Florida.