Climate-Friendly Rice (IMAGE) DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Caption This is the new strain of rice (right) compared to common rice (left). The new rice creates much less methane during its growth and produces more grains. Credit (Photo courtesy of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences) Usage Restrictions Please contact Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences for rights to this photo. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.