Rains, Food and Climate Change
Published: Jul 31, 2009
Photo: Prasad
Kavaratti, Lakshadweep : Winter 2008
Abstract: Global warming, progressive gradual rise of the earth’s surface temperature, is at present being held responsible for changes in global climate patterns. Increase in atmospheric temperature affects various aspects of global hydrological cycle. As a result, we can expect changes in rainfall, evaporation and runoff which are
projected to cause significant impacts on crops, livestock, fisheries, insects, microbes and more.
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