Climate Change Drives Soaring Food Prices: Find Out Why
Rising global food prices, driven by extreme weather events from climate change, now surpass geopolitical conflicts, impacting crop yields and necessitating action for agricultural resilience.
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Extreme weather events, impacted by climate change, have become the primary reason for rising global food prices, surpassing even geopolitical conflicts. Droughts, heatwaves, and other climate-related disruptions have significantly impacted crop yields, leading to increased food costs. The UN reports that world food prices were 23% higher than the previous year, and the situation could worsen as climate events intensify. Climate change-related heatwaves, droughts, and weather variability have affected agricultural production worldwide. It is crucial to address climate change and build resilience in the agricultural sector to mitigate the impacts on food prices and global food security.
SOURCE: Read the full article by Grace O'Donnell on Yahoo Finance
