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Is the climate change food crisis even worse than we imagined?

Extreme weather and a growing population are driving a food security crisis. What can we do to break the vicious cycle of carbon emissions, climate change and soaring food costs – or is it already too late?

By Michael Le Page

11 November 2024

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You have probably already noticed that the price of many of the foods in your grocery basket has risen – a lot. In the UK, the cost of white potatoes is , with carrots and olive oil up 40 per cent. And while that means the expense of putting together a roast dinner is soaring, specialty items are suffering even bigger hikes – you will now pay nearly double for some bars of chocolate.

What is driving prices up is complex, but one of the biggest factors is climate change.…

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