AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoFood and Climate: Extreme rainfall may damage cocoa yields more than heat or water shortages, a new study finds, threatening millions of farmers. Researchers say forecasts tied to El Niño could help growers prepare. Oceans Under Pressure: Pacific temperatures are setting records as El Niño strengthens. In the Galápagos, scientists found no blue whales during a 10-month survey amid unusually warm waters and possible shifts in food supply. Antarctic Research: An $18.4 million project will map the genetic diversity of Antarctic life, while a UK team heads south to protect historic research bases facing climate change. Climate Risks: The EU climate service says September was the world’s second-warmest on record. Separately, a report warns that El Niño and climate change put 30 million children in Brazil at risk. Water Solutions: Qatar’s PlasmaPure team reached the semifinals of a global competition for more sustainable desalination technologies, with potential applications in water-stressed regions.
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