
Climate Change Fuels Sugar Surge: A Sweetened Problem
Published on: Sept. 8, 2025, 8:33 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
A study on sugary food consumption in 60,000 US households finds that hotter temperatures lead to an increase in sugar intake, especially among low-income and less-educated groups. The rise in sugar consumption is linked to climate change, highlighting health risks and the need for targeted dietary interventions.