As if the risk to homes, businesses and our very existence isn’t compelling enough to make us take climate change seriously, now experts are warning of its effects on our food. Scientists at the University of Melbourne report that heatwaves caused by global warming will make cattle more stressed, leading to tougher meat; vegetables will be smaller and less tasty. The study shows that the quality of everything from milk and cheese to onions could be adversely affected. Putting the massive potential impact on humans overall, those businesses that are reliant on quality produce could find resources become more limited and more expensive as a result of changing climates.
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