Lubumbashi Agricultural Fields (IMAGE) University of Washington Caption This field near Lubumbashi, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is in the area where reduced water needs by plants may counteract the drying effect from climate change. Credit United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization Usage Restrictions With credit 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.