Scientists have some bad news for coffee lovers everywhere; thanks to climate change impact on regions that grow the earthy beans, it is highly unlikely that coffee is going to be around by 2080.
You Might Be Drinking Your Last Cup Of Coffee Soon Thanks To Global Warming
By
Sughra Hafeez in
Facts
On 17th September 2016
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Coffee could be extinct by 2080 because of the effects of climate change on coffee growing regions.
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By 2050, half of the world's useable farmland for growing coffee will be gone due to rising temperatures, pests and fungi, researchers say.
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The Climate Institute says, "Consumers are likely to face supply shortages, impacts on flavor and aromas, and rising prices."
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The International Coffee Organization and companies like Starbucks have both publicly acknowledged the seriousness of the risks.
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But climate change is already pressuring coffee production.
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The global demand for coffee has tripled in the last 50 years. Over 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed around the world every day.
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Yet, 80-90% of coffee production comes from small farmers in nations like Ethiopia and Indonesia.
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These countries are the most vulnerable to climate change and increases in temperature and rain have weakened coffee yield and quality.
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So without strong action, don't expect too much of your cup of Joe.
