Stanford researchers report that Africa's maize crop could diminish up to a third by 2030 due to the effects of climate change. Farmers must begin adapting now, the scientists say. Read BBC report.
Judicial inspections of Chevron's well sites have been halted. The company is alleged to have dumped toxic waste into Ecuador's rainforest and had requested inspections that opponents argued were a delaying tactic to slow a judgment against the company. Read articles from Aug 25.
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