Climate Change and Extreme Weather Fuel Global Food Price Surge
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Grocery bills in the U.S. have increased by 3% over the past year, driven by climate change impacts such as droughts and heatwaves affecting food production globally, leading to higher prices for items like coffee, beef, eggs, and imported goods. Extreme weather events worldwide are causing significant price shocks in essential commodities like olive oil, rice, and cocoa.
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