| United Press International: U.S. scientists say rising California temperatures will eventually reduce the amounts of oranges, avocados and other produce available in grocery stores. The study by the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory indicated production losses in some of California's most popular crops -- including walnuts, avocados, wine and table grapes and almonds -- could be as high as 40 percent by midcentury. Using more than 20 climate models, the authors assessed the response of the crops to ... |
