We’ve all noticed confused spring blossoms popping up in February. Or the occasional storm that is stronger than usual. But in many places around the world, climate change is more than a curiosity: those who depend on the land in order to live are the most vulnerable to it. Shifting weather patterns, shorter growing seasons, droughts and pests can make it nearly impossible for rural smallholder farmers to earn a living – and could eventually…
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