Veggies and grains are becoming more like junk food, thanks to rising CO2.

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By Nathanael JohnsonSep 13, 2017, 6:00 pm186 ptsTrending
There’s been a long decline in the nutrition of our crops, often attributed to people breeding plants for higher yields rather than health benefits. But, as is often the case, climate change is making it worse. An altered atmosphere means altered food, because plants suck up CO2 from the air and turn it into…

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