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Giant miscanthus: The green promise?

June 19, 2026

Giant miscanthus grows fast, tolerates harsh conditions and is incredibly versatile. The climate phenomenon El Niño could bring record heat in a rapidly warming planet. Japanese tea farmers cash in on the matcha hype.

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