TED Talks Daily A menu of foods we might lose forever | Sam Kass
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Nov 16, 2024 
Sam Kass, a culinary entrepreneur and former White House chef, discusses the threats climate change poses to many beloved foods. He highlights the potential extinction of key ingredients like chocolate and coffee, revealing alarming statistics on declining agricultural yields. Kass emphasizes the urgent need for sustainable food systems to combat these changes, exploring innovative solutions to preserve food diversity for future generations. His dinner party concept sheds light on what we risk losing if we don’t act.
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The Disappearing Peach
- Georgia lost 95% of its peach crop last year due to climate change.
- Sam Kass predicts peaches will not grow in Georgia during our lifetimes.
Staple Crop Decline
- Staple crops like wheat, rice, and chickpeas are declining due to climate change.
- Yields are decreasing, and more crops face persistent drought conditions.
Salmon's Struggle
- Warming rivers and reduced snowpack threaten salmon populations.
- Ocean heat waves create unsuitable environments, leading to fishing closures.