• Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate

  • May 15 2024
  • Length: 13 mins
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Climate Change Is Coming For Your Chocolate

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  • Chocolate may never be the same. The majority of chocolate is made in just two countries and erratic weather from climate change is decreasing cocoa production. A handful of extreme weather events—from drought to heavy rainfall—could have lasting effects on the chocolate industry. Yasmin Tayag, a food, health and science writer at The Atlantic, talks to host Emily Kwong about the cocoa shortage: What's causing it, how it's linked to poor farming conditions and potential solutions. Plus, they enjoy a chocolate alternative taste test.

    Read Yasmin's full article.

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