Climate change
California Rep. Jim Costa, a member of the Natural Resources Committee, welcomed the passage of the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, a legislative package aimed at enhancing forest management, improving wildfire prevention, and addressing the drought crisis in the West. Costa, who voted in favor of the legislation, emphasized
Climate change
As wildfires ravage nearly one-fifth of the nation's giant sequoias, Chairmen Raul M. Grijalva and David Scott are sounding the alarm on the urgent need for climate action and forest management to protect these ancient species. The U.S. Forest Service's emergency actions under the National
Climate change
Research conducted by the Laboratory for Genome Engineering at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has uncovered new insights into the delivery of DNA to plant cells using carbon nanotubes. The study aimed to improve the efficiency and practicality of this method for genome editing applications, which hold promise
Climate change
The United Nations faces a monumental challenge as the global food system teeters on the brink of collapse. Climate change, COVID-19, conflicts, and rising inflation have created a perfect storm, with food, energy, and fertilizer prices skyrocketing. The war in Ukraine has exacerbated the situation, threatening economic hardship, social turmoil,
Climate change
Climate change poses a significant threat to wheat productivity, quality, and global food security. According to a recent study, high temperatures during the grain filling stage can negatively impact wheat yield and quality. The research, conducted by the University of Sydney, aimed to review the current knowledge on the impact
Climate change
Researchers from the Department of Economics and Statistics have successfully applied machine learning methodologies to improve crop yield prediction in India, particularly for wheat, a staple food crop. The study used Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines (MARS) combined with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to analyze data from 1962-2018. The results showed
Climate change
The world is facing a rising tide of hunger, with 828 million people struggling to access enough food in 2021, a significant increase from the 678 million before the COVID-19 pandemic. Conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are major drivers of food insecurity and malnutrition, exacerbated by growing inequalities. The
Sustainable development
The Paraguay Sustainable Construction Manual, an initiative to develop socially responsible and environmentally conscious housing, continued its development with a visit to projects of the National Fund for Social Housing (Fonavis). The team, comprising of consultants from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and technicians from the Fonavis program, toured two
Sustainable development
Weak economic growth and rising debt levels in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have hindered its potential for development. A joint report by the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, and the World Bank highlights the need for reforms to support innovation, digitalization,
Climate change
The World Trade Organization's (WTO) 12th Ministerial Conference (MC12) has opened in Geneva, Switzerland, with participants from 164 member countries gathering to discuss pressing issues such as the pandemic, food security, and climate change. WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala emphasized the need for international cooperation to overcome these global
Climate change
A devastating combination of factors, including the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and soaring oil prices, has pushed the global food system to a breaking point. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that a global food shortage could tip millions of people over the edge into food
Climate change
Incoming Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman aims to draft and implement a budget that promotes broad-based and inclusive economic recovery and growth, prioritizing President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s initiatives and projects. Marcos' focus areas, as noted by Pangandaman, include agricultural and food security, climate change adaptation, economic recovery, improved
