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Climate Change and Food Security
Climate change threatens traditional foods worldwide, impacting various agricultural products and culinary traditions.
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Climate ChangeEnvironmentSustainabilityAgricultureFood
New York TimesBloombergRoyal Botanic Gardens At KewUnescoSeaweed Alliance
Jan RotmansMario AprileDerek WalkerSam KassBarack Obama
- Name at least three foods mentioned as being threatened by climate change.
- Several foods are mentioned as being threatened, including Gouda cheese from the Netherlands, mussels from Greece, white truffles from Italy, Belgian fries, and Dijon mustard from France.
- Are there any examples given of foods that might benefit from climate change?
- The text also points out that some foods are becoming more resilient or suitable to new climates due to climate change, such as pistachios in the US and grapes in the UK.
- What are some of the extreme weather events mentioned that threaten food production?
- Climate change is causing droughts, heatwaves, floods, and wildfires, damaging crops and leading to food shortages, price increases, and the potential loss of traditional foods.
- What is the main impact of climate change on food production as discussed in the text?
- The article discusses the impact of climate change on various food crops and traditional dishes worldwide, highlighting the potential extinction of certain foods due to extreme weather events.
- What is the overall conclusion or message of the article regarding climate change and food?
- While some foods face extinction, others may emerge as suitable for changing climates, suggesting adaptation within the food system.