Rain

The warming climate poses threats to the chocolate industry. Prolonged heat waves shrivel the leaves of cacao trees while dry spells impede pod growth and dry out soil moisture. Warmer temperatures favor destructive insects. These things threaten the livelihood of over 5 million farmers. Meanwhile, raw cacao prices continue to go up and up. The price of raw cacao tripled in 2024, raising consumer prices, leading to smaller bars, and reformulation of candies containing less chocolate.

Emergency officials were keeping a close watch for flooding this week after steady rainshowers. But as WAMC’s Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Lucas…

Water scarcity is on everyone's mind. Long taken for granted, water availability has entered the realm of economics, politics, and people's food and…

The incessant rain is causing scores of problems in northern New York and Vermont - from flash flooding and road wash outs to train delays. With two…

Today's panelists are WAMC's Alan Chartock and newsman, Ray Graf. Joe Donahue moderates.Topics include:EgyptRain Rain Go AwayForest/Wild FiresObama’s…

Incessant rain over the past few weeks has saturated farm fields and garden plots.Backyards have puddles and farm tractors are having problems entering…