Experiments show that some varieties of rice and wheat have lower protein and vitamin contents when grown under elevated carbon dioxide concentrations. Kristie Ebi, a professor in the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the University of Washington, explains this could cause more anemia, stunting and nutrient deficiencies in the future.
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