Saturday, September 18, 2021

As We Approach The Big Climate Conclave In Glasgow, There May Be A Beer Shortage Because Of A Lack Of CO2

Irony can be so ironic.

And thirsty.

From Britain's PoliticsHome, September 17:

Beer, Fizzy Drinks And Meat Supplies Threatened By CO2 Shortages, Ministers Warned

Exclusive: The government is bracing itself for supplies of beer, fizzy drinks and meat to be hit by a severe shortage of CO2, with supermarkets and restaurants expected to be affected in the coming days.

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) was warned on Thursday that shortages of CO2, caused by the closure this week of two major fertilizer plants, would affect manufacturers across food and drink industry, PoliticsHome understands.

CO2 is used in the production of beer and fizzy drinks, and is also vital in meat processing....

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