Maximillian Kotz

Maximillian Kotz

scientist Spain

Maximillian Kotz is a Marie Curie postdoctoral researcher at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center and the lead author of a significant study investigating the impact of extreme weather on food prices globally. His research highlights the correlation between climate change and skyrocketing food costs, revealing that extreme weather events have drastically affected agricultural outputs and prices, with some food items experiencing price increases of up to 300%.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
252,056
Power
15,692$
Sentiment
7.43
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 7.50 0.07% +0% 331,002,651 244,553 $21,000,000 15,515$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 10,196,709 7,503 $240,000 177$
Totals 3 341,199,360 252,056 $21,240,000 15,692$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Maximillian Kotz led a study that found an early 2024 heat wave in Ghana and Ivory Coast was made 4 degrees Celsius hotter due to climate change. 7

CNN: Hershey says it is hiking chocolate prices

United States United States: Maximillian Kotz led a study on how extreme weather caused by climate change is affecting food prices worldwide. 8

CNN: Extreme weather caused by climate change is raising food prices worldwide, study says

Portugal Portugal: Maximillian Kotz is the lead author of the study investigating the impact of extreme weather on food prices. 5

Público: Preços de alimentos chegaram a aumentar 300% por causa de fenómenos extremos | Clima