Climate Crisis Threatens Global Food Supply and Farmers
The climate crisis is severely impacting global food supplies and the livelihoods of farmers, prompting urgent calls for legislative action to secure supply chains.
20 Feb, 06:00 — 20 Feb, 07:00
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By Donna Lu
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Data shows why NGOs, politicians, and businesses are urgently calling on the government to introduce legislation that will shore up supply chains as the climate crisis escalates
By Nick Ferris
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