Climate change puts coffee at risk
Centroamericano, a new variety of coffee plant, hasn't sparked the buzz of, say, Starbucks' latest novelty latte. But it may be the coolest thing in brewing: a tree that can withstand the effects of climate change.
Climate change could spell disaster for coffee, a crop that requires specific temperatures to flourish and that is highly sensitive to a range of pests. So scientists are racing to develop more tenacious strains of one of the world's most beloved beverages.
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photo credit: Theo Crazzolara