World food systems ‘pushed to the brink’ by extreme heat, UN warns

The UN warned that extreme heat is endangering global food systems, with farmers in certain regions potentially unable to work up to 250 days per year. Livestock mortality rates are rising, and crop yields are declining as temperatures climb, threatening the livelihoods of over a billion people worldwide. Urgent adaptations are necessary to mitigate these impacts.

Summary by Glance · The Guardian Australia