green revolution
noun
: the great increase in production of food grains (such as rice and wheat) due to the introduction of high-yielding varieties, to the use of pesticides, and to better management techniques
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Myanmar rare earths, extracted at great human cost, are again entering the global supply chain to drive the green revolution.
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Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
So, this New Year’s Eve, embrace the green revolution and start the year with high spirits, great company, and unforgettable moments.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
At the time, India was undergoing a green revolution as industry and agriculture joined forces to feed a growing population.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Like many ancient plant varieties, wheat biodiversity vastly decreased over the course of the 20th century as a result of the green revolution.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Hannah Beech, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
So, this New Year’s Eve, embrace the green revolution and start the year with high spirits, great company, and unforgettable moments.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
At the time, India was undergoing a green revolution as industry and agriculture joined forces to feed a growing population.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
Like many ancient plant varieties, wheat biodiversity vastly decreased over the course of the 20th century as a result of the green revolution.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Green revolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/green%20revolution. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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