Guest guest Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Thai scientists fear global warming could empty world's rice bowl AYUTTHAYA, Thailand, May 2 (AFP) May 02, 2007 In Thailand, rice is more than just a food -- it is said to represent life itself. Rarely is a grain wasted and a common greeting translates as "have you eaten rice yet?" Thailand is thought to have been one of the first countries to cultivate rice, and today the kingdom is the world's largest exporter, with 7.5 million tonnes of the grain shipped overseas in 2005. It is unsurprising that rice has gained such reverence in a country where it is eaten three times a day and is farmed by 3.6 million families, but the vital grain could be at risk from climate change. Environmentalists and scientists say that as the world gets hotter, floods, droughts and rising sea levels could push Thailand's rice yields down significantly -- with a huge impact on rural communities. "Farmers would get poorer and poorer," says Tara Buakamsri, climate campaigner with environmental group Greenpeace. Entire article at: http://www.terradaily.com/2007/070502025558.hqc89ah2.htmlUS: 1 in 150 children has AutismUS: 1 in 6 children suffers a developmental disorderNew Jersey: 1 in 94 has Autism UK: 1 in 86 has Autism China : Over 20 lakh autistic children, India : No authentic figures, expected one crore+ (1 in 250) AUTISM IS NOTHING BUT MERCURY POISONING. THERE IS MERCURY IN VACCINES!! Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check out new cars at Autos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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