Beef, Tomatoes and Seaweed Are Getting Pricier as Extreme Weather Hits Harvests
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Beef, tomatoes and seaweed are getting pricier as extreme weather hits harvests
From seaweed to sirloin and tomatoes to corn, grocery items around the world are getting more expensive as climate change turns temporary weather-related price spikes into a more persistent driver of inflation, a new study shows.
Food prices around the world are becoming expensive, and climate change is the main responsibility for bringing the food plate home is becoming increasingly complex.
A study by the Zero Carbon Analytics Institute measured the impact of extreme weather events on the price of vegetables, fruit or meat, and found recurrent price increases, says Isabelle Chaperon, a columnist at the "World Economy" department.
Drought, extreme temperatures and harsh weather events across the globe are hitting not only production, but also prices directly on the table. Increases of 40 percent in tomatoes, 80 percent in vegetables, and 280 percent in cocoa reveal how the climate crisis is fueling food inflation. Experts warn there could be a new wave of hikes in global food prices along with new production losses.
From olive oil and tomatoes to coffee, cocoa and meat, extreme weather conditions are hitting crops and passing on prices.
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