Trouble brewing: climate change to cause 'dramatic' beer shortages
by Damian Carrington Environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#40W0P)
Extreme weather damage to the global barley crop will mean price spikes and supply problems, according to new research
Trouble is brewing for the world's beer drinkers, with climate change set to cause "dramatic" price spikes and supply shortages, according to new research.
Extreme heatwaves and droughts will increasingly damage the global barley crop, meaning a common ingredient of the world's favourite alcoholic beverage will become scarcer. Key brewing nations are forecast to be among the worst hit, including Belgium, the Czech Republic and Ireland.
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