A new report warns that climate change threatens banana growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean, which currently supply 80% of the world's bananas. By 2080, 60% of suitable areas could be lost due to rising temperatures and extreme weather. Farmers face challenges like unpredictable weather, pests, and diseases, impacting their livelihoods. The report calls for urgent action from polluting nations to reduce emissions and for consumers to support Fairtrade and organic bananas to help farmers. Experts suggest exploring genetic diversity in bananas to develop climate-resilient varieties. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)