Opinion | We have to do more on climate than make better crops - The Washington Post

Opinion | We have to do more on climate than make better crops - The Washington Post

It is exciting to hear about the use of technology to adapt our food system in the face of global warming, as highlighted in the Oct. 29 Metro article “ New apples bred to be hardy, yet easy on growers.” However, technological advances cannot be the only strategy for preparing for the impact of climate change. In addition to developing crops that are heat-tolerant and disease-resistant, it will be important to implement sustainable farming practices, such as prioritizing locally grown crops and polyculture.

To ensure the success of our future food system, we will have to employ a wide range of strategies, from technology to behavioral change. By celebrating technological wins without acknowledging that they are only part of the solution, we risk being blinded by the promise of an easy fix.

Hadley Ashford, Washington

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