Climate change is real and its effects are slowly unfolding right in front of our very own eyes. As it alters the original design of the environment, the effects can be felt in every corner of the Earth.
The rising of the world's temperature, worsening of natural disasters, frequent forest fires, melting of millions-of-years-old glaciers, and the rise of threat and risks towards all living creatures are the effects of climate change we often encounter. These are what covers most of the environmental news we see on the television or in our social media sites. Two of the most recent events that happened at just the start of this year are the earthquakes in Puerto Rico and the eruption of Taal Volcano in the Philippines, according to ABC News.
But, did you know that aside from these obvious effects, there are still other ways that climate change is affecting our everyday life? "We know that climate change is already having immense impacts both in the UK and elsewhere in the world...", said Clara Goldsmith, campaign director from the Climate Coalition. "But it's also having an impact on many things that might surprise us..." the expert added.
THE QUALITY OF BEER
Considered as one of the most consumed beverages in the world, beer is the first to top our list. Two of the main ingredients in creating this beverage are water and barley, both are directly affected by climate change. The unstable and extreme whereabouts of today's climate increase water shortages and decrease the production of barley crops. Given this situation, the quality of the beer is anticipated to decrease while its price increase in the years to come.
THE PRODUCTION OF TEA
The perfect beverage to drink to calm away stress and anxiety, the tea is also one of the things that are greatly affected by climate change. Ideally, to produce the best quality tea leaves, the climate should be warm and humid, and the soil should be acidic, as shared by UK Tea & Infusions. Unfortunately, with the rise of the temperature, tea leaves tend to become drier and would require more costs to survive. Thus affecting the industry's production and the quality of products produced as a whole.
THE EXPIRATION OF FOOD
Warmer places are the perfect ground for bacteria to live and multiply. Given this reason, with the rise of temperature, bacteria responsible for your food's decomposition can work double-time making your food faster to expire.
Aside from the quality of the beer, production of tea, and the expiration of your food, climate change has also had a direct impact on other things. These include the world's beaches (their sea level), one's mental health, the world's sports, and car accident rates.
