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Rice feeds billions of people—but its role in fueling climate change is growing

Rice feeds more than half the world.

Source Phys.org AI Summary Updated May 22, 2026

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Rice feeds more than half the world. From terraced paddies in Southeast Asia to irrigated fields in China and India, it underpins daily meals for billions of people.

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