Global food prices have jumped in recent months due to volatile and extreme weather conditions, particularly due to a drought in the US and a heat wave in some parts of Eastern Europe.

BBC: Man with bananas

There was none as extreme weather due to climate change had caused a drought.

ECONOMIST: Climate science

It includes links to maps of current disaster declaration areas and a weekly weather and drought blog.

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We must understand and adapt to a changing climate, including more frequent extreme weather events such as heat waves, drought and floods, and continued sea level rise.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog