You might have to experience the end of the world sober, after all.
That’s because climate change will unleash havoc on the world of drugs. And it may be a whole lot tougher on the most mainstream stimulants—grocery store stuff like coffee, beer, and wine—than on hardcore illicit narcotics like heroin, cocaine, and meth.
Some of those more-powerful, more-addictive, mind-altering substances appear relatively better prepared to survive the oncoming climate crisis than the vulnerable plants responsible for producing traditionally legal recreational highs, according to a review of recent scientific studies and interviews with experts on climate and agriculture by VICE News.
Heroin, for example, is already getting a boost from climate change. One study shows that rising levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide have doubled the potency of poppies, the plant used to make the drug. Wine, by contrast, is under serious threat, as changing weather patterns and raging wildfires put celebrated vineyards in jeopardy.
“All plant-based drugs, whether they’re […]
This made me remember the news on what foods would disappear, or alter chemically and in shape and in size with climate. The ones that would disappear entirely. And it was about 8 years ago that the chefs at high end restaurants across the US began growing food underground. There was one that was using a closed NY Subway tunnel. One has to wonder how and if artificial light will alter textures and tastes. If climate continues on its current art, I suspect we’ll see more and more people, communities etc living underground and using sophisticated water filters, etc.