China, the world's top consumer and producer of rice, is turning to a new kind of rice that can grow on dry soil like wheat as the country faces a serious water shortage due to industrialization and global warming.

Without the support of US government, the biotech industry is lacking in investor support.

IPCC table summarizing the impacts of global warming. Correlates increased warming with various impacts in major categories such as water, ecosystems, food, coasts, and health.