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    Sorry Folks, Climate Change Won't Make Chocolate Taste Better

    Several news stories recently celebrated a new study suggesting global warming might enhance the taste of the beloved sweet. Sadly, that's not what it found at all, says the lead researcher.
    by Simran Sethi Dec 19, 2017 2 minutes
    A cocoa farmer opens cacao pods with a stick to collect cocoa beans at his farm in Beni in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

    Two years ago, news headlines blared, "Cheese really is crack," citing research that was widely misinterpreted as asserting cheese was addictive. Now, it's chocolate's turn.

    Last week, several publications celebrated a new study that highlights the impacts of climate change on cocoa, stating global warming might make chocolate taste better. "Good news, chocolate-lovers," wrote one outlet, "climate change may have a silver lining."

    Sadly, it's not

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