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Water and food insecurity are among the biggest risks in a warmer future.

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Through the Glass Ceiling, and Beyond

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Curbing Ammonia Could Help China Tackle Air Pollution, Study Says

Nearly 90% of the country’s ammonia emissions come from its agriculture sector.

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