Got milk? Climate change may be hurting both the quality and quantity of America’s supply (opens original article in a new tab)

Climate change is threatening the quality and quantity of U.S. milk production, leading to significant economic losses.

• Climate change is reducing milk protein and fat levels and production
• Heat stress causes economic losses of $1.65 billion annually in the U.S. dairy industry
• Milk quality deterioration occurs at lower temperatures than previously thought