Climate change to see spike in beer prices
Researchers are warning that unchecked climate change could cause global beer prices to soar.
Scientists predict increasing droughts and heatwaves could lead to a 17 per cent drop in barley – a key ingredient in beer – according to a report published in Nature Plants.
That drop in barley production means beer prices on average would double, even adjusting for inflation, the study warned.
“Although it may be argued that consuming less beer is not disastrous – and may even have health benefits – there is little doubt that for millions of people around the world, the climate impacts on beer consumption will add insult to injury,” the paper stated.
The YourLifeChoices’ Friday Flash Poll already showed us that YLC members care about climate change, but this news may start to worry some of those less interested in the disastrous impacts.
Would you still drink beer if it doubled in price?
LOL ... That might make the climate change deniers sit up and take notice. Forward it to Tony Abbott, cc Andrew Bolt & Alan Jones. Oh, and our PM doesn't mind a beer either, add him to the list. :)