Why Sriracha Prices Are Surging, And Why Climate Change Might Have Something To Do With It [Video]

A shortage of a Mexican chili pepper continues to hinder production of a major brand of sriracha hot sauce, driving prices through the roof just one year after the manufacturer abruptly halted production, and researchers believe an ongoing drought exacerbated by human-caused climate change is to blame.

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