Beer is the most popular alcoholic drink in the world by volume. — AFP
If you crave a pint (or two) at the end of a hard day, brace yourself: Climate change is poised to make your favourite lager, ale or IPA more scarce and pricey.
On current trends, a crescendo of heatwaves and droughts will periodically cause sharp declines in barley yields, a crucial ingredient in most beer, according to a study published recently.
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