Climate Change Intensifies Decline of Key Food Nutrients, Review Finds

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Published: 2026-07-29
Category: science
Source: Genetic Literacy Project (reporting on Nature review)
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A comprehensive review in Nature, involving 15 researchers, warns that climate change is accelerating the reduction of essential micronutrients in global food supplies. With up to two-thirds of the world already facing "hidden hunger," this trend exacerbates nutritional deficiencies. Researchers advocate for advanced genetic technologies, like CRISPR, to enhance crop resilience and nutritional value, addressing a critical public health and food security challenge.

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