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BY ERIK SHUTE
 

Could we live to see the end coffee? Its addictive aroma could fade if the future supply of coffee remains in danger. Good Morning America explains.

 
WOMAN: “I’m double fisting my coffee right now.”
REPORTER: “But the director of the sustainability from Starbucks warned members of Congress this is no joke... Heavy rain, long droughts and insect infestations linked to climate change threaten the future of your morning joe.”
 

So how much time to you have? The Starbucks director Jim Hanna told The Guardian -- perhaps only a few decades.

“Even well-established farms were seeing a drop in crop yield, and that could well discourage growers from cultivating coffee in the future, further constricting supply... we are hearing more and more stories of impacts.” 

Specfically, Starbucks is worried about the Arabica coffee bean. The Union of Concerned Scientists shares its worries.

“Because coffee varieties have adapted to specific climate zones, a temperature rise of even half a degree can make a big difference. The dwindling supply of coffee is but one example... and should be a wake-up call for us all.”
 

A writer for Death and Taxes says he can’t imagine a world without the coffee shop chain -- or its impact.

“[Starbucks is] famous for providing healthcare to all employees -- even part-timers -- and other socially progressive policies. On November 1st the company will start its Jobs for USA program which will allow customers to donate $5 when buying a coffee, all of which will go towards job creation. [and] companies like Starbucks, will start demanding policy change on environmental issues too before it’s too late to save coffee.”
 

The Seattle Post Intelligencer writes Starbucks has been up on Capital Hill to convince Congress and the president to act on climate change, but given little or no attention. It suggests we should get used to tea.