As the mercury rises, will climate change impact energy, trade and agriculture? - South China Morning Post
Climate change: what does El Nino mean for global energy, trade and agriculture? And where does China stand? | South China Morning Post
Since late June, farmland has experienced accelerated soil moisture loss and drought has appeared in some areas due to persistent hot weather in northern China. Photo: EPA-EFE
Explainer | Climate change: what does El Nino mean for global energy, trade and agriculture? And where does China stand?
- The hottest week and hottest June on record have added to the climate change debate, with temperatures also rising in China
- Floods and droughts are also creating problems for the global economy, especially for trade, agriculture and energy
Since late June, farmland has experienced accelerated soil moisture loss and drought has appeared in some areas due to persistent hot weather in northern China. Photo: EPA-EFE
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