A new study published in Nature warns that rising temperatures will severely impact global food production, especially in wealthy countries. The Climate Impact Lab's research claims every degree of warming may lead to a loss of 120 calories per person daily, challenging prior optimistic findings. The study analyzed data from over 12,000 regions, focusing on staple crops like wheat and corn. Notably, experts argue that previous research underestimated farmers' adaptation capabilities in changing climates, suggesting that the reality may be more dire than previously understood.
When global production falls, consumers are hurt because prices go up and it gets harder to access food and feed our families... If the climate warms by 3 degrees, that's basically like everyone on the planet giving up breakfast.
Previous research has hinted that global food production could actually go up in a warming planet by lengthening growing seasons... The new study criticizes previous research for failing to realistically estimate how farmers will adapt to a changing climate.
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