Beer prices 'to soar' as global warming effects take hold, study says

[sglowrider]

Prices could double because of climate change hitting barley crops

Climate change threatens to cause a global crisis in beer supply, researchers have warned. The effects of global warming are likely to lead to a sharp fall in worldwide crop yields of barley – an essential ingredient.
Scientists predict droughts and heatwaves could cause barley declines of up to 17 per cent in parts of Europe, Australia, Asia and the US where the grain is grown most.
Research co-author Dr Steven Davis, from the University of California, said: “The world is facing many life-threatening impacts of climate change, so people having to spend a bit more to drink beer may seem trivial by comparison.

As a result, the cost of beer could soar. According to the study published today in Nature Plants, the most severe kind of climate change events would see prices double.

The price of a six-pack of beer could go up by an extra £15 in some parts of the world.

 

[meridian]

Will this become another Democratic vs Republican issue?

 

[iuwclurker]

Will this become another Democratic vs Republican issue?

Yes, when only the 1%ers can affford beer.