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.
Research paper: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanplh/article/PIIS2542-5196(25)00055-5/fulltext