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Climate Extremes Raise Food Prices
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Executive Summary
Extreme heat, drought, and heavy rain are driving sharp price spikes in produce and other foods across multiple countries, worsening food security.
- Extreme weather since 2022 has driven sharp food price rises across 18 countries
- Researchers linked heat, drought, and heavy rain to price spikes in fresh produce and other crops
- The study uses local reports and qualitative evidence rather than traditional economic models
- Notable jumps included cocoa, onions, potato, cabbage, and olive oil prices
- Fresh fruit and vegetables were especially vulnerable because they are harder to store
- Rising food prices can worsen nutrition as families shift to cheaper, less healthy foods
- The team is developing a public tool to track climate-linked food price shocks
Quick Facts
- What: Extreme weather is driving sharp food price increases
- Where: Across 18 countries including the US, UK, India, and Spain
- Why: Heat, drought, and heavy rain are damaging crops and supplies
- Who: International researchers led by Barcelona Supercomputing Center
- When: Reports cover 2022 through 2024
Coverage Timeline: 237 Days
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US potato growers in Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Washington report rising costs over the past decade as climate driven heat and drought affect yields and oil supply.
Researchers from Barcelona Supercomputing Center and partners report in 2024 that extreme heat, drought and heavy rainfall since 2022 drove sharp produce price rises across 18 countries, worsening food security.