We're At Risk Of Losing Coffee To Global Warming...
Waking up with a warm cup, finishing your meal with a little espresso, or treating yourself to an afternoon cappuccino. Drinking coffee is a worldwide habit and even a necessity for many. It's difficult to imagine a place without the hot drink but according to Australia's Climate Institute global warming could lead to coffee's extinction. "Without strong action to reduce emissions, climate change is projected to cut the global area suitable for coffee production by as much as 50% by 2050 ." In other words, the rise in temperature and extreme weather conditions could very well cause the extinction of the beloved bean by destroying the places it could grow in. Too much rain, or even too dry land can destroy the crops very quickly. (Photo: Frank Lanigan/Unsplash ) Coffee's extinction could happen very fast – within our lifetime Nicaragua is expected to lose most of its crops by 2050. And by 2060 for Tanzania. Scientists believe wild coffee w