Each year weather records are being broken around the globe; this boreal summer has seen heat records fall across Europe, America and Central Asia. These discernible effects of climate change cannot be ignored, as combined with global issues they endanger society and well-being.
Owing to climate change, Colombian coffee farmers report that their livelihoods and heritage are threatened by changes in temperature, more extreme weather events, increases in pests and disease and their inability to plan production decisions.
Research tools to identify and help protect disadvantaged communities have been in the works for years. Scientists and activists want them put into action.
