Chocolate prices rise as climate change threatens cocoa harvest in West Africa


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Chocolate prices are on the rise this holiday season, in part because climate change is threatening the cocoa harvest in West Africa, the largest region for cocoa production in the world. For consumers buying chocolate in the U.S., it will likely be more expensive this year. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah reports from Ghana.



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