Report: Bananas under threat as rising temperatures killing crops

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2025-05-12

London (PA Media/dpa) - Bananas are coming under increasing threat from climate change, with farmers saying extreme weather is "killing" their crops, according to a report. An analysis by international development charity Christian Aid released on Monday shows rising temperatures and climate-related pests are putting bananas at risk. It found that nearly two-thirds of the most suitable banana-growing areas in Latin America and the Caribbean - a r......

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