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EPISODE · Apr 17, 2024 · 25 MIN

Drought is wreaking havoc on crops. Can gene editing help?

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Scientists are editing the DNA of canola, and more, to survive with less rain. Can this help farmers adapt to climate change? And – if you’re stressed about the climate cost of the clothes and linens that have reached the end of their life, we have the scoop on what to do with those old jeans and torn bed sheets.

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