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Everyone who loves chocolate should be concerned. A new study, published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment, shows that cocoa plantations worldwide are under pressure due to rising temperatures and a shortage of pollination. The authors of the study conclude that without interventions, production can decline significantly, with serious consequences for [...] More science? Read the latest articles on Scientias.nl.

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How climate change is heating up West Africa’s cocoa belt – Study - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy

Climate change, due primarily to burning oil, coal, and methane gas, is causing hotter temperatures to become more frequent in the four West African countries responsible for producing approximately 70% of the world’s cacao – the key ingredient in chocolate. Harvesting cocoa Cocoa prices have risen 400% in recent years as study shows climate change made 2023 heatwave in West Africa 10 times more likely. Indeed, during the past decade, global wa…