Climate Change Affects Our Food

Climate Change Affects Our Food

2 April 2024 By Johnber

,  NewsTogether

 

Have you heard about climate change? It's not just about the weather - it's also affecting the food we eat! Let's chat about how our favorite foods, like chocolate, coffee, and chili peppers, are being impacted.

Chili Peppers:

You know that spicy sriracha sauce you love? It's made from red jalapeno chili peppers. But lately, a company in California called Huy Fong Foods is having trouble getting enough peppers because of bad weather and not enough rain in Mexico where they grow.

Mustard Seeds:

Ever wondered what that yellow stuff on hot dogs is made of? It's mustard, made from mustard seeds. But last year, there weren't enough seeds because of really strong weather in Canada and France. That's why you might have noticed less mustard on store shelves.

Coffee, Chocolate, and More:

Did you know that climate change is making it tough to grow coffee beans, cocoa beans (used for chocolate), and even apples? Strange weather, like too much rain or not enough sun, is making it hard for farmers to grow these foods.

Wheat and Grains:

Bread and cereal are made from wheat and grains. But climate change is making it harder to grow these too. Droughts, which are long periods without rain, have been hurting wheat crops in places like the Great Plains in the United States.

Apples and Wine:

Apples might become more expensive because cold weather can hurt the trees that grow them. And did you know that wine production could go down because of climate change? Too much rain or too hot temperatures can ruin the grapes used to make wine.

What Can We Do?

Climate change affects not just the weather, but also our food. But there are things we can do to help! We can try to use less energy, recycle more, and support farmers who are trying to grow food in ways that are good for the environment.

By taking small steps, we can all help ensure there's enough food for everyone, even as the climate changes.

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Global warming(지구 온난화)

Global warming refers to the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the emission of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), and nitrous oxide (N2O). These gases trap heat in the Earth's atmosphere, leading to the warming of the planet. This warming can cause changes in climate patterns, such as more frequent and intense heatwaves, changes in precipitation patterns, and rising sea levels due to the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers. Global warming is a significant aspect of climate change, which has far-reaching impacts on ecosystems, weather patterns, and human societies worldwide.

Keywords

1. Climate change - The long-term alteration of temperature and typical weather patterns in a place.
2. Affecting - Having an influence on or causing a change in something.
3. Strong weather - Severe or intense atmospheric conditions, such as storms or high winds.
4. Grains - Small, hard, edible seeds harvested from cereal crops such as wheat, rice, or oats, used for food.
5. Droughts - Extended periods of abnormally low rainfall, resulting in water shortages and dry conditions.
6. Great Plains - A vast expanse of flat land in North America, primarily in the central United States and Canada.
7. Recycling - The process of converting waste materials into reusable objects to prevent waste of potentially useful materials.
8. Small steps - Incremental actions or measures taken to achieve a larger goal or effect change.

 

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Climate Change Affects Our Food

 

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