Squeezed by Climate change: Florida’s Orange Crop sees Massive Decline

By Douglas McIntyre  •  December 11, 2024

Douglas McIntyre, editor-in-chief of Climate Crisis 24/7, reports on Florida’s orange crop, which has hit its lowest levels since the 1930s. He attributed this decline to climate change, highlighting the destructive impacts of hurricanes Helene and Milton, including flooding, high winds and tornadoes. McIntyre connects this crisis to similar climate-related disruptions in cocoa and coffee industries worldwide, which have driven prices higher.

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