Climate change

France Eases Cheese Rules After Historic Drought

Is this a drought lifesaver for farmers or a threat to authentic French flavors?

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France Eases Cheese Rules After Historic Drought

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Above: Cheeses with a protected designation of origin are displayed on a supermarket shelf in Paris, France on Aug. 26. Image credit: Rachel Sommer/picture alliance/Getty Images

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Climate-concerned narrative

Relaxing cheese rules saves French farmers hit by dried-out pastures from a destructive drought. Climate stress continues to hammer multiple aspects of French society.

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Climate-skeptic narrative

There is a flood of alarmist stories about climate stress and disasters, including incidents that impact France. However, the reality is more nuanced — fire emissions, for example, are at their lowest recorded level in the satellite era.

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