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May 2021
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81. The End of Coffee!!: How can we save...

Thomas Wilkinson
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Coffee is in jeopardy. As the world’s temperatures increase and the climate changes, it is becoming more and more difficult to grow coffee. For farmers, cafes, and coffee drinkers this is terrible news. In this episode of Thinking in English, let’s talk about the issue and discuss a potential solution to the problem! TRANSCRIPT -- https://thinkinginenglis ... Show More
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