Meet the struggling coffee farmers whose harvests are under threat from fossil-fuelled warming
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Climate change is severely impacting the global coffee supply, causing price increases and threatening farmers' livelihoods. An analysis by Climate Central reveals that rising temperatures above 30℃ are detrimental to coffee plants, particularly in major producing countries like Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, and Vietnam. Smallholder farmers, who make up 80% of coffee producers, are disproportionately affected, receiving minimal funding for adaptation. Experts emphasize the urgent need for government action and investment in sustainable practices to protect coffee production and quality. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)