Climate Change Will Increase Arsenic Levels in Rice, Study Finds

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By Cristen Hemingway JaynesApr 17, 2025, 6:23 pm219 ptsTop
Rice is the most consumed grain in the world, but new research has found that it will become more toxic as carbon emissions rise and the planet continues to heat up, potentially putting millions at risk of diseases. Climate change could have a major impact on the arsenic levels found in paddy rice, according to…

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