Rice already contains arsenic, a naturally occurring toxin. But climate change is supercharging the danger with hotter, high-carbon dioxide conditions dramatically increasing arsenic levels. For the billions who depend on rice, the health risks could be devastating. Here’s everything you need to know.
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    Climate change is making rice more toxic: A new study found that rising temperatures and CO2 levels significantly increase arsenic levels in rice, a staple food for 3.5 billion people.

    Health risks are projected to rise sharply: Under future climate scenarios, arsenic-related cancer and disease cases could jump by up to 44% in major rice-consuming countries.

    There are ways to reduce the risk: Farming techniques like alternating water use and breeding arsenic-resistant rice strains, along with climate action, could help mitigate the threat.