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Jan 16, 2016
Evaluation of land resources by the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization suggest availability of arable land itself is not a major constraint on food production at least through mid-century, assuming continued yield improvements. There are, however, some wild cards that could vastly impact agriculture in the coming decades.
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News Release
Jan 15, 2016
Aerosols shown to exert strong influence on the geography of precipitation
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News Release
Jan 05, 2016
Joint Program research presented at the AGU’s annual fall meeting
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News Release
Jan 05, 2016
Study analyzes role of rainforests, other protected areas in mitigating climate change
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News Release
Dec 08, 2015
Study shows significant cost differences in Brazil and Mexico
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News Release
Sep 29, 2015
How manmade aerosols can alter rainfall in the world’s most populous region
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