Climate change is scorching the cocoa belt — and you’re paying the price

Grist
By Ayurella Horn-MullerFeb 14, 2025, 4:15 am116 pts
Just four West African countries are the foundation of an industry worth more than $100 billion. In the tropical nations of Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Cameroon, and Nigeria, rows of cacao trees sprout pods bearing dozens of seeds. Once harvested, these humble beans are dried, roasted, and processed into something…

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