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New crop varieties ‘can’t keep up with global warming’

Crops yields around the world could fall within a decade unless action is taken to speed up the introduction of new varieties.

A study says temperatures are rising faster than the development of crop varieties that can cope with a warmer world.

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Study unlocks surprising behaviour of soil bacteria

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Local authorities warn of flash floods caused by global warming

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‘Biblical’ moth influx threatens to devastate crops

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County agrees to keep street lighting on for longer

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Counties call for bus powers to be given to all councils

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Bleaching ‘devastates’ UK tropical reef

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Councils warned to keep track of enforcement action

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World wildlife ‘falls by 58% in 40 years’

Global wildlife populations have fallen by 58% since 1970, according to a report.

The Living Planet assessment, by the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and WWF, suggests that if the trend continues that decline could reach two-thirds among vertebrates by 2020.

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UN Habitat III summit aims to shape future urban living

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Funding boost for UK citizen science project

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Farm subsidies: payment to billionaire prince sparks anger

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Deep divisions over elephants to dominate key species meeting

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Species body says extra elephant protection could boost ivory trade

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Second lowest minimum for Arctic ice

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US judge refuses to block oil pipeline near tribal lands