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Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world's grapegrowers

Climate change is putting the squeeze on the world's grapegrowers
Phys.org Wednesday 16 September 2026, 16:00 UTC 1 min read
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This year, the European summer has been sweltering. It is unprecedented in many ways, marked by extreme heat, drought and record-breaking fires. Across the continent, fires have consumed hundreds of homes and prompted the evacuation of thousands of people.

This year, the European summer has been sweltering. It is unprecedented in many ways, marked by extreme heat, drought and record-breaking fires. Across the continent, fires have consumed hundreds of homes and prompted the evacuation of thousands of people.
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