This Valentine’s Day, the rising prices of chocolate can be largely attributed to the increasing drought conditions in Africa. West Africa, which produces 70% of the global cacao supply, is encountering growing difficulties stemming from climate change, deforestation, and practices of unsustainable agriculture. The decreasing moisture in the area is lowering cocoa production, leading to increased prices and posing a risk to future supply. As drought conditions increase throughout Africa, they are impacting agricultural productivity… Read More “Increasing Aridity in Africa Poses Risks to Cocoa Production, Leading to Higher Chocolate Prices for Valentine’s Day”
