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Climate Change Worsens China’s Food Security Problem

A recent study carried out by researchers at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research found that increased global temperatures caused by the emission of greenhouse gases could lead to a two-fold increase in crop pests and disease in China by the end of the century. They warn that this …

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Oil Prices Plunge as China Locks down Shenzen

Oil prices fell below the $110 per barrel mark early on Monday after China locked down several cities because of a surge in COVID cases and Russia and Ukraine separately signaled progress in talks that continue today. As of 7:30 a.m. EDT on Monday, WTI Crude was down 5.75% at …

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China Defies US Move to Ban Oil Imports from Russia

China on Wednesday defied the US move to ban imports of oil and other energy products from Russia, reiterating its opposition to “unilateral sanctions.” “China and Russia have always maintained sound energy cooperation relations and the two will continue to carry out normal trade cooperation including oil and gas in …

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