Scientists Are Pursuing Flood-Resistant Crops, Thanks to Climate-Induced Heavy Rains and Other Extreme Weather New research has determined how ethylene, a plant compound, increases flood resistance. But ready access to crops able to withstand flooding still depends on demand from farmers who historically have been more focused on increasing yields. By Grace van Deelen
Increased Flooding and Droughts Linked to Climate Change Have Sent Crop Insurance Payouts Skyrocketing By Georgina Gustin
As Extreme Weather Batters America’s Farm Country, Costing Billions, Banks Ignore the Financial Risks of Climate Change By Georgina Gustin
10 Days of Climate Extremes: From Record Heat to Wildfires to the One-Two Punch of Hurricane Laura By Bob Berwyn