Atul K. Jain

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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Study finds rising CO2 helped sustain global rice harvests

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As of June 2026: Co-author of the rice production study

Global rice harvests have nearly doubled since the 1960s. A new study finds that rising carbon dioxide in the air did part of the work, adding about 30% to the gains that came from environmental factors.

Updated Jun 18