Climate Change Threatens Global Food Supply, Study Warns

By Douglas McIntyre  •  June 19, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reports that a new study published in Nature warns of significant losses in global staple crop yields due to climate change. Even with agricultural adaptation, rising temperatures could reduce food availability by as much as 120 calories per person per day. McIntyre highlights the dual impact: higher food costs and worsening global hunger.

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