Episode 023: Hunger Under a Fevered, Climate Affected Sky

Climate change’s scorch reshapes weather and boosts pollen production, threatening crops and fueling hunger for 160 million people in 2025. This Deep Dive traces the history of climate-driven famines, from 19th-century droughts to modern extremes like Ukraine’s war-amplified harvest losses. Data shows erratic weather—floods, heat waves, and storms—cuts global crop yields by 10%, while rising pollen disrupts pollination and reduces staple crops like wheat by up to 15%. NGOs like the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) promote drought-resistant seeds, and the CGIAR develops pollen-tolerant crops. Discover how to cool the scorch and secure food against a changing climate. Can we tame the fevered sky to feed the world?