Japan’s hottest year since records began threatens rice supply, ecosystems

Japan’s hottest year since records began threatens rice supply, ecosystems

[South China Morning Post] - 01/8/2025

With scorching summers, sweltering autumns and a steady rise in sea temperatures, Japan’s climate crisis deepened in 2024.



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