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Climate Change

Carbon Emissions in Coffee: Part III

We wrap up our series on carbon in coffee by understanding how social sustainability is crucial to tackling the climate crisis. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos by Alexa Romano Carbon Offsetting Through […]

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Climate Change

Carbon Emissions in the Coffee Industry: Part II

Agricultural organizations, including coffee-producing groups, take charge of nature-based climate solutions. BY ALEXA ROMANOSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Alexa Romano Our recent first article in this series about carbon and coffee […]

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Colombia

Coffee Shipments Halted in Colombia

As protests in Colombia continue, the country is experiencing a halt in coffee shipments. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Over the past several weeks, Colombia has erupted in national strikes, with demonstrators […]

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Coffee Gear and Equipment

Reducing Single-Use Waste with Coffee Storage

Planetary Design partners with coffee roasters to promote reusable whole bean containers. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Photos courtesy of Planetary Design In an industry riddled with single-use products, it can be […]

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Climate Change

Tackling the Global Water Crisis

These organizations are coming up with sustainable solutions, both locally and abroad. BY EMILY JOY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo courtesy of Tyler Nix for Unsplash Clean water is something that many of […]

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Coffee

Growing Coffee in Volcanic Regions

We explore how volcanoes benefit coffee cultivation, and what life is like for farmers living in these regions. BY EMILY MENESESSPECIAL TO BARISTA MAGAZINE ONLINE Cover photo sourced from Unsplash The coffee industry has long […]