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Japan experiences record heat, impacting rice production and ecosystems

share-iconPublished: Wednesday, January 08 share-iconUpdated: Wednesday, January 08 comment-icon10 months ago
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Japan experiences record heat, impacting rice production and ecosystems

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  • In 2024, **Japan reported its highest temperatures** since records began in 1898, marking a 1.48°C increase above average.
  • Monthly records were broken in **April, July, and October**, with Tokyo hitting 30.1°C in mid-October, a decade high.
  • The rise in temperature is severely affecting **rice production**, especially in the western lowlands, prompting farmers to adapt with heat-resistant rice strains.
  • Environmental changes are reshaping both **fishing grounds** and forests, with warmer seas introducing new fish species and altering forest compositions.
  • Experts warn that these extreme conditions are likely to continue, driven by **global warming** and climatic shifts like El Niño.

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