This is the 5th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, Lee and John discuss the critical issue of climate change, its impact on the coffee industry, and potential solutions. Abatzoglou emphasizes the importance of moving past the doom and gloom perspective and focusing on actionable steps to mitigate climate change.

John highlights the role of younger generations prioritizing climate change, the economic impacts of inaction, and the benefits of transitioning to renewable energy sources.

Solutions such as carbon sequestration, regenerative agriculture, and technological innovations in energy are discussed as ways to slow down global warming and safeguard the coffee industry.

The conversation also covers the concept of cloud seeding and its implications for climate modification. Abatzoglou underscores the necessity of global effort and coordination to address the climate crisis effectively, offering a message of hope and urging action against one of the most solvable problems we face.

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This is the 4th in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode John and Lee discuss the impact of climate change on coffee agriculture and explore how rising CO2 levels could potentially enhance plant growth, offering some offset to declining yields due to warmer temperatures.

The episode also speculates on the possible emergence of new coffee-growing areas due to reduced freeze events, though this comes with its own set of challenges such as displacement of current crops and the need for adaptation.

The topic of innovation in the face of climate change is emphasized, suggesting that the coffee industry will be compelled to find new solutions in agriculture, energy, water management, and labor, due to the complex nature of its supply chain and the static price of coffee over the last 30 years.

The discussion also highlights concerns about labor in the face of increasing temperatures and the potential for artificial intelligence to assist in agricultural tasks.

Finally, the episode touches on the importance of intentional business practices that align with consumer values, especially among younger generations, to address climate change challenges.

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This is the 3rd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward Lee and John explore the intricate relationship between carbon emissions, agriculture, and climate change, with a particular focus on coffee production.

The conversation delves into the ways in which agriculture contributes to human-made carbon emissions, despite the carbon sequestration processes inherent in crop growth. Specific attention is given to the carbon footprint of coffee production, from the use of fertilizers to shipping methods, and the significant role of transportation in carbon emissions associated with coffee.

The episode also explores regenerative agriculture as a potential solution for reducing carbon emissions and enhancing carbon sequestration within the coffee industry.

Additionally, examples from the coffee community illustrate how individual producers are adopting sustainable and regenerative farming practices to mitigate climate impact and ensure the longevity of their farms amidst global challenges.

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This is the 2nd in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro, Lee and John discuss the impact of climate change on coffee cultivation. They delve into how global warming is altering the optimal conditions for coffee growing, including temperature changes leading to both loss of suitable areas and potential new regions becoming viable for coffee cultivation.

The episode discusses the significant effects of temperature shifts on coffee yield and explores the concept of assisted migration to adapt to these changes.

Additionally, they touch on the broader implications of climate change, including the potential for reforestation as a carbon sequestration strategy. This episode provides a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities facing coffee farming amidst climate change.

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This is the first in a 5-part series on The Daily Coffee Pro Podcast by Map It Forward with first-time guest John Abatzoglou. John is a Professor of Climatology at the University of California Merced.

In this series of the podcast, host Lee Safar and guest John will discuss the Impact of climate change on the coffee supply chain.

In this episode of The Daily Coffee Pro by Map It Forward, John provides a foundational explanation of climate and climate change, emphasizing its slow-moving yet impactful nature on global temperatures and ecosystems, including the coffee industry.

The discussion extensively covers the scientific basis of climate change, underscoring human activities' role, especially fossil fuel consumption, in exacerbating global warming. John also delves into the implications of a warming climate on agriculture, particularly coffee cultivation, highlighting how shifts in optimal growing conditions could threaten coffee production.

The episode aims to elucidate the complex phenomenon of climate change, its undeniable linkage to human activities, and the necessity of both adaptation and mitigation strategies in safeguarding the future of coffee cultivation and the broader ecosystem.

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