First Chocolate, now Champagne; How Climate Change Is Threatening the Future of Bubbly
Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, explains how climate change is threatening the champagne industry. Rising temperatures and drought in Champagne, France, have made high-quality production increasingly rare, with good harvests now occurring only once every five years. This follows a broader trend where climate change is ruining crops worldwide, from coffee to cocoa to cattle.
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