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Four key climate change indicators all set new record highs in 2021, Brigitte Perrin, Head of Strategic Communication at the World Meterological Organization, outlines at a press conference presenting its "State of the Global Climate in 2021" report. Greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification all set new records last year, the United Nations' weather and climate body says in the report. IMAGES
As climate change drives drought, and the rising global population drives food demand, the world's food security is ever more precarious. But struggling farmers may find relief from the soaring temperatures from the sun itself--and the technology that harnesses its power. HuffPost reports students at the University of Arizona noticed that vegetables grown under the cover of solar panels flourished during the hottest summer on record. The observation provided food for thought for Prof. Greg Barron-Gafford’s research in 'agrivoltaics': growing food and generating solar energy on the same land. The concept could fulfill the need for land on which to build new solar installations while also helping farmers stay afloat. It’s a case where one plus one could equal more than two. Greg Barron-Gafford Associate Professor, University of Arizona’s School of Geography, Development and Environment
Torbat-e Heydarieh (Iran), Nov 20 (EFE), (Camera: Artemis Razmipour).- The saffron harvest has been hit hard by the restrictions imposed to contain Covid-19 in Iran, the largest producer in the world.The lack of day labourers has affected this industry, which is a very important source of income in a country with 90% of the world's total production.FOOTAGE OF SAFFRON HARVEST IN TORBAT-E HEYDARIEH , IRAN.SOUNDBITES OF MANUCHEHR MALEKÍ, FARMER FOR 28 YEARS:"Due to the coronavirus, our day labourers did not come this year, their number was significantly reduced. It meant that we harvested the flowers later and that some farmers could not harvest on their land and could not take advantage of it properly."
President-elect Joe Biden plans to start transforming America's stance on the global stage with a series of day-one executive actions. CNN reports Biden's transition team is beginning to turn his campaign-trail promises into plans he can implement early in his presidency. Sources say Biden's first focus is likely to be the worsening coronavirus pandemic. He is set to name a 12-person coronavirus task force on Monday. Biden intends to rejoin the Paris climate accord, a landmark international deal to combat climate change that Trump exited in 2017. The president-elect has also said he would rejoin the World Health Organization, which President Donald Trump moved to withdraw from this year.
Domboshawa (Zimbabwe), Oct 16 (EFE / EPA) .- (Camera: Aaron Ufumeli) The coronavirus pandemic has increased food insecurity in the world to levels not seen for decades and to prevent this from increasing, countries must build more resilient food systems.FOOTAGE OF A MARKET IN DOMBOSHAWA.
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