The Worldwide Rise of Extreme Drought — And Its Impact on Coffee

The newest data reveals that drought in major coffee regions – especially Brazil – is now unprecedented, with soil moisture dropping dramatically and evaporation (driven by warming) exacerbating impacts with global growing areas for Arabica projected to drop by half. Experts warn that without climate mitigation and adaptation; coffee may become increasingly scarce and expensive – triggering supply chain disruptions and quality decline. By Gordon Feller

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