Climate change—rising CO₂ and temperatures—boosts this uptake, with arsenic levels in rice grains increasing significantly when both factors rise together.

In 2025, India’s rice exports are set to dominate the world stage, with jaw-dropping volumes and profits that could make your head spin. But what’s fueling this grain-fueled gold rush? Who’s pocketing the billions? And why are some rice varieties grown only in specific corners of India? From shadowy government schemes to ancient varieties making a comeback, The Brink 2028 readers, this is no ordinary rice tale.