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Amidst the growing concern over inflation, people have been especially worried about the rise in food prices. But what causes food inflation? Usually prices go up when high demand meets low supply due to labour shortages, fertilizer shortages, or transportation issues. But there has been a factor in food price inflation that has gone largely undiscussed: climate change. Tune into this week’s conversation On the Scidelines to learn more about the impacts of climate change on food prices.
By Science for EveryoneAmidst the growing concern over inflation, people have been especially worried about the rise in food prices. But what causes food inflation? Usually prices go up when high demand meets low supply due to labour shortages, fertilizer shortages, or transportation issues. But there has been a factor in food price inflation that has gone largely undiscussed: climate change. Tune into this week’s conversation On the Scidelines to learn more about the impacts of climate change on food prices.