Climate Change Is Driving Up Cost of Coffee and Chocolate

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how extreme weather — intensified by climate change — is pushing up the cost of essentials like cocoa and coffee. In countries such as Brazil and Vietnam, higher temperatures and wetter conditions are disrupting agricultural production. This leads to global food inflation that affects not only everyday consumer goods but also household financial planning, especially in both developed and developing nations.