A Deadly Cycle: Extreme Droughts Followed By Heavy Rainfall

By Douglas McIntyre  •  March 25, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights how climate change is creating a cycle of extreme droughts and heavy rainfall, severely impacting global agriculture. Cocoa production in West Africa and coffee farming in Brazil and Vietnam are among the hardest hit, with supply levels dropping to historic lows. As climate patterns shift unpredictably, the future of agricultural production remains uncertain.

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