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Climate change projected to lead to an increase in herbaceous biomass in some regions, a decline in others, 2017–50

Global map showing regions where herbaceous biomass is projected to decrease or increase from 2017 to 2050.

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USDA, Economic Research Service researchers simulated how climate change would affect the amount of herbaceous biomass grown on global rangelands through 2050, finding a 4 percent decrease. The reduction’s effect on meat and milk production was expected to vary widely by region.

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