[Link] RNA breakthrough inspires high-yield, drought-tolerant rice, potatoes

Read: 28/7/2021 www.upi.com

July 22 (UPI) -- Thanks to a breakthrough in RNA manipulation, crop scientists have developed new potato and rice varieties with higher yields and increased drought tolerance.

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[Link] People Are Stealing Water in California at Record Rates for Illegal Weed Farms

Read: 28/7/2021 www.gizmodo.com.au

Cannabis needs water to grow, but water is scarce in California right now. The state is experiencing a record-breaking megadrought which has been exacerbated by this summer’s extreme heat. Some weed growers are resorting to stealing water to make sure they have enough to tend to their farms.

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