Scientists don’t know if hurricanes are currently getting worse because of climate change, but many say they will get more intense as the climate warms.

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As Climate Changes, Scientists See Irene as a Harbinger

Shifts in the climate over the past three decades are linked to a 5.5% decline in global wheat production, a study suggests.

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Climate shifts ‘hit wheat yields’

Shifts in the climate over the past three decades are linked to a 5.5% decline in global wheat production, a study suggests.

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Climate shifts ‘hit wheat yields’

Birds embarking on long distance migrations are more vulnerable to shifts in the climate than ones making shorter journeys, a study suggests.

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Warming threat to long haul birds