Bananas, one of the world’s favorite fruits, could disappear by 2080, a new study says. This is a big problem because more than 400 million people depend on bananas for their daily calories.
Banana farms are in danger because of extreme weather caused by climate change. Droughts, floods, and plant diseases are hurting crops in important banana-growing areas. These problems are getting worse as the planet gets hotter. Bananas may be just the beginning. If global temperatures keep rising and the weather grows more unpredictable, other fruits and crops could follow the same path. What is happening to bananas now could be a warning sign of what’s to come.
Lucy Kim Staff Reporter kids/1749001339/1613368258
1. What fruit might disappear by 2080?
2. Why are banana farms in danger?
3. What could happen if the Earth gets hotter?
1. Do you like to eat bananas? How do you eat them?
2. Have you ever seen a fruit or plant grow at home or school?
3. What can you do to help the Earth stay healthy?
Bananas, one of the world’s favorite fruits, could disappear by 2080, a new study says. This is a big problem because more than 400 million people depend on bananas for their daily calories.
