Even if you don’t live in the midwest, this spring’s floods could still impact you

From enduring drought to intense floods, agriculture is particularly sensitive and vulnerable to changes in our climate. Floods are temporary, but their socioeconomic impact is long-lasting and far-reaching to every corner of the world. “It is clear that agriculture prices have entered a new age of volatility,” according to a report by Oliver Wyman, a leader of global management consulting firm.