Climate change turns rice into poison; the danger of arsenic on our table

Experts emphasize that policies also play a significant role in regulating arsenic levels. While the US Food and Drug Administration has set a limit only for baby rice, the European Union has set a limit of 0.2 mg/kg for general consumption. However, these limits do not provide sufficient protection for societies that consume excessive amounts of rice.

We can now clearly see that the climate crisis threatens not only our glaciers but also our tables. The security of staples like rice requires a rethinking of our food production methods and environmental policies. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions, promoting sustainable agricultural practices, and implementing stricter controls in at-risk areas are among the necessary steps.

Climate change is not only an environmental crisis but also a food security and public health crisis. Arsenic-tainted rice may become not just a scientific debate but a global public health issue in the future.

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