Tuesday, September 15, 2026
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Chocolate's new climate threat: Too much rain

Cocoa farmers in West Africa cannot stop intense downpours from damaging their crops. But they may be able to anticipate the risk and prepare, protecting both their livelihoods and their plants, the source of one of the world's most beloved foods.

Chocolate's new climate threat: Too much rain
Image: Phys.org
Cocoa farmers in West Africa cannot stop intense downpours from damaging their crops. But they may be able to anticipate the risk and prepare, protecting both their livelihoods and their plants, the source of one of the world's most beloved foods.

Originally published at Phys.org

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