'This is putting an enormous cyclical pressure on the environment, on the producers, on the taxpayers, and it's simply not going to be sustainable,' Jennifer Molidor, with the Center For Biological Diversity, told CBSLA.
Most people have heard that surging prices at the grocery store are caused by supply chain issues and the war in Ukraine, but some experts suggest that climate change is also driving inflation, and they've coined a term for it —"heatflation."
Heatwaves across the world are fueling fires, incinerating crops. Floods are decimating harvests and water hungry plants and animals are not surviving to their former prime. The same goes for ranch hands and delivery folks who suffer from heat-related illnesses. All of these things slow down food production, causing many to wonder what can be done to avoid the costs of"heatflation."
The advice sounds simple enough, but experts have said that Americans waste up to 40% of their groceries. They also suggested that people take the time to shop around.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Climate change extreme weather costs Germany billions annuallyExtreme heat, drought and floods caused by climate change cost Germany at least 6.6 billion euros ($6.69 billion) in damages annually on average in the past two decades, a study showed on Monday, with some severe episodes pushing losses into the tens of billions.
Read more »
How does this year’s heat relate to climate change? It’s complicated, experts sayMost Texans are used to hot summers, but this year has been particularly scorching. The Dallas-Fort Worth area has already had more than 20 days reach 100...
Read more »
Hawaii waves swamp homes, weddings during 'historic' swellThe large waves came from a combination of a strong south swell that peaked Saturday evening, particularly high tides and rising sea levels associated with climate change.
Read more »
Australian Environmental Report Finds Continued Deterioration, Prompts ActionA five-year report says Australia’s environment continues to deteriorate due to climate change, resource extraction and other causes.
Read more »
Opinion | The Future of the Planet Is in Our Hands—Effective Activism Is Essential'Building long-term progressive power is key to bringing into force a comprehensive climate change policy.'
Read more »