Cranberries are a Thanksgiving staple, especially in Massachusetts where they’re the most-grown crop. But shifts in the climate are making them harder to grow. The berries are native to the region, and they’ve evolved to withstand extreme temperatures and rainfall patterns. But despite their toughness, erratic weather fueled by climate change has put them at risk. In the United States, the most common kind of potato is the Russet Burbank, which is conveniently also the variety often used to achieve a fluffy, lump-free mash. But the area where Russet Burbanks are most often grown, the northwest, is changing. Climate change is also impacting the arguably best part of the Thanksgiving lineup: pumpkin pie.
By Dharna Noor. MSN News. November 24, 2021.
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