
Viz Review: Coffee And Climate Change

Today’s Viz
What impact is CLIMATE CHANGE having on the production and cost of COFFEE? Check out this viz by KATHERINE PILLSBURY to learn more!
Quick Insight
Coffee beans are very sensitive to temperature, which is why I’m not growing them at home! This viz indicates a loss of 20-75% in Brazil’s production by 2080 based on the severity of climate change. The price trend also shows how climate has already caused prices to jump just in the past year.
Design Notes
I like how each data element the author focuses on has both a viz and corresponding text explanation paired with it. Color scheme matches with the coffee subject matter, and the placement of each section follows a thoughtful story. I would like to see a little more interactive features. I also feel that given the max potential loss is so large, there should be a visual that really drives that home and pops out to the user at first look.
Barnes Viz Grades
- Data Driven Insights: 8
- Ease of Adoption: 8
- Interactive Functionality: 4
- Dashboard Design: 7
View this dashboard here: Coffee and Climate Change

