Climate Change is set to change the taste of a British staple, the cup of tea, as available Kenyan land is affected.
Extreme variants in weather, along with consistently rising temperatures, is affecting the amount of land where tea can be grown. Kenya produces over half of the black tea that the UK and Ireland drink. However, the worlds biggest exporter, faces unpredictable rainfall. The country are facing flash flooding and draughts.
This unpredictable weather is making conditions for growing less than optimal, meaning tea production will see a fall of up to 26% by 2050. This means, areas that only manage ‘average’ growth will see a 39% drop in production.
Other tea producing countries such as Sri Lanka, India and China are facing similar threats. The report from Christian Aid shows the affect more rain has on tea leaves. The quality is being affected and producing leaves that do not have the same health benefits.
Tea farmer Richard Koskei, told Sky News, that farmers are “facing the brunt of the crisis, but did not cause it”. The temperatures; which result in hailstones, long droughts and erratic water fall, poses a “real threat” to the future of tea production.
Joe Biden Climate Change Campaign
President Joe Biden saw leaders around the world reaffirm their climate commitment. The topic of Climate Change will be the main topic of the G7 summit, along with a dedicated event later in the year.
Climate Policy Lead Dr Kat Kramer has called for the UK to help ensure front line countries adapt and respond to climate change and adapt. Christian Aid is excited for the future of Climate Change and “the unique opportunities countries have to accelerate cuts in emissions”.
Sky News is working to beat Climate Change too. Prime time news show The Daily Climate Show is broadcast weekdays between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. It is available on Sky News, the website, the app, YouTube and Twitter.
Anna Jones, the host, will follow Sky News Correspondents as they investigate Global Warming. The investigative show will look at how global warming is changing the future of our landscape. Sky News is hoping it will highlight solutions viewers can make at home.
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