Add beer to the list of foods threatened by climate change

Rising temperatures and periods of drought will target barley crops worldwide

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TAPPED OUT Climate change impacts on barley crops could lead to less beer and skyrocketing prices.

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Beer lovers could be left with a sour taste, thanks to the latest in a series of studies mapping the effects of climate change on crops.