Environmentally Friendly Coffee

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Kate SeligDecember 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM

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A recent article in the New York Times (December 3, 2025) explores the environmental impact of coffee consumption. While coffee production does contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, particularly during the bean-growing phase, it is not a major climate polluter. The largest sources of emissions come from land-use changes like deforestation and the production and use of fertilizers. Experts suggest looking for coffee certifications like Rainforest Alliance and Fair Trade USA, which promote environmentally responsible practices. While transportation contributes to the carbon footprint, shipping coffee beans has a relatively low impact compared to farming practices. Researchers caution against focusing solely on carbon emissions and encourage considering the broader social and environmental impacts of coffee production.

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Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation 40% Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment 50% Fair Trade USA 60% Rainforest Alliance 70% Arizona State University 80%

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coffee 100% climate change 90% carbon footprint 80% greenhouse gases 70% emissions 70% environmentally responsible practices 60% fertilizers 50% deforestation 50% coffee certifications 40%

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New York Times - World

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Center-Left (-0.30)

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