Beer more expensive thanks to climate change
Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse -- when climate change was already sucking every penny from your bank account -- the planet delivers a low blow, and forces beer manufacturers to raise the price of pilsner.
Ouch.
At least, that's the sorry state of affairs in Australia, where continuing droughts mean staples like meat, bread and beer will now be more expensive -- by up to 10%. Wheat and barley "are among those crops hardest hit," said the country's Primary Industries Minister, meaning you can expect to pay up to 20 cents more for a glass of your favorite lager.
Sounds like it's about time they started home brewing.
[via grist]
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