International News: El Niño could push up food prices, hit Caribbean Economies
An exceptionally strong El Niño event is causing concern across the Caribbean. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean warns that this phenomenon could raise food prices. It may also strain electricity systems and increase poverty. The region faces the possibility of significant economic losses.
By Zoila Palma: The prospect of an exceptionally strong El Niño event is raising fresh concerns across the Caribbean, with the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) warning that the climate phenomenon could drive up food prices, strain electricity systems, increase poverty and cause significant economic losses across the region. In a […] The post International News: El Niño could push up food prices, hit Caribbean Economies appeared first on Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com .