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Coffee Production's Climate Impact: EU Delays Deforestation Ban

12/4/2025

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Coffee production emits greenhouse gases, as a kilogram of roasted coffee yields over 40 kilograms of CO2e, comparable to driving many miles in a car.
The main emissions come from land-use changes and fertilizers used in coffee cultivation.
In 2023, the European Union enacted a law banning imports from deforested land, but implementation has been postponed due to backlash.

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Story summary

Coffee production emits greenhouse gases, as a kilogram of roasted coffee yields over 40 kilograms of CO2e, comparable to driving many miles in a car.
The main emissions come from land-use changes and fertilizers used in coffee cultivation.
In 2023, the European Union enacted a law banning imports from deforested land, but implementation has been postponed due to backlash.