How the Price of Orange Juice Gets Hurt by Climate Change

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis, highlights a global orange shortage caused by extreme weather events in major production areas like Spain and Florida. Droughts in Spain and hurricanes in Florida have significantly reduced the global supply. As France, the largest exporter, and Florida struggle with production, orange juice prices are rising globally. Without improvement in crop yields, prices are expected to soar further.