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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 5 MIN

Climate extremes continue to hamper coffee production

from The Rural News · host Nine Radio

A study warns climate change is driving-up the price of coffee, with higher temperatures putting pressure on production and reducing global supply.  When temperatures reach 30-degrees, coffee plants experience heat stress which can reduce yields and affect bean quality.  Rural Reporter Nelson Scott spoke to Climate Central's Doctor Kristina Dahl, about the situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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