February 23, 2018
12 Delicious Foods That Might Disappear for Good Soon
BANANAS
All around the world, the rising emissions of greenhouse gases and erratic weather and temperature patterns are affecting where, when, and even if, agriculture is produced.
Bananas rely on moderate weather to ripen, and then consistent water to thrive. Farmers are already being forced to invest in expensive irrigation systems to ensure their bananas ripen, and watch out for frigid spells that could halt significant banana production.
The most popular banana stateside – called the Cavendish banana – is also falling prey to a disease called”Tropical Race 4,” which is wiping out banana plantations across the globe.
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