The problem with rice no one is talking about
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Half the world eats it. One-fifth of our calories come from it. But rice has a dark secret: It pumps pollutants into the air and is vulnerable to extreme weather. So what can we do to improve the way we grow our rice?
What are two examples of possible sustainable approaches to rice production?
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