The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence

In December 2023, the Peruvian Andes were hit by a severe drought followed by a wave of nighttime freezing temperatures. The "cold shock" didn't just wither crops and cause widespread hunger; it re...

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The cost of cold: Economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence

Source: phys.org

In December 2023, the Peruvian Andes were hit by a severe drought followed by a wave of nighttime freezing temperatures. The "cold shock" didn't just wither crops and cause widespread hunger; it reached deep into the homes of the families who live there.