Thanksgiving Cranberry Supply Short: Global Warming a Cause?
Plunge in Supply Equated with Rise in Temp
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Scientists, climatologists, financial analysts, farmers, and cranberry lovers alike worry this year痴 massive cranberry decrease isn稚 just a passing phenomenon. According to the Christian Science Monitor, the red berry, ubiquitous during the holiday season will fall short by one-third this year and is held to retreat north later this century, deserting some key growing regions.
Scientists blame this past year's unusually warm winter. A summer drought in much of the United States and Canada did not help matters either. Considering the fruit thrives with a cold winter and heavy rain, balmy winters and dry summers make for a low yield.
As reported by the Christian Science Monitor, the Northeast Climate Impacts Assessment (NECIA), says the Northeastç—´ food commodities are likely to suffer the effects of warmer temperatures. The organization, which closely studies the economic impact of global warming, said berries, a highly lucrative crop in New England, are anticipated to see the greatest reduction.
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Three Businesses Losing Money to Global Warming
Threats to Ski Slops, Beaches and Greenhouses
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In Toronto, the Toronto Star reports about ski slopes taking the lead in responding to climate change for obvious reasons. A warmer climate means warmer winters and less snow, leaving those who go without to make their own. Ski slopes have embraced climate manipulation for years, having made a practice of creating their own snow when none falls naturally. (That, by the way, takes an awful lot of water and energy.)
In Georgia, Pike Family Nurseries, a 50-year old family business, filed for bankruptcy because it can't survive the extreme drought that's been plaguing the Southeast for months. While the drought can't be tied directly to global warming, more intense droughts are predicted as a consequence, with some predicting Dust Bowl-like conditions stretching virtually from sea to shining sea throughout the American South. That would clearly harm not only greenhouses, but golf courses, landscapers and any other business that relies on people, since many would no doubt move to more hospitable climes.
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Global warming affecting coffee supply
UNDATED (WHDH) -- According to a recent study, global warming affects more than just rising sea levels and extreme weather.
It's also slowly making coffee disappear. The study by a conservation group suggests it could lead to the extinction of wild Arabic coffee by 2080.
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