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Multinational agricultural corporations, government subsidies and free trade agreements are threatening world crop and plant diversity and the ability of small, traditional farmers to adapt to climate change, according to research presented at the 2nd annual World Seed Conference in Rome.

Need some hard evidence that transitioning to a low carbon, renewable energy powered society can generate jobs, growth and profits? Look no further than companies like Ormat Technologies, which just announced completion of a geothermal power plant in Kenya.