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What growing avocados in Sicily tells us about climate change and the future of food

15 mins | Jul 31, 2021
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Global warming is reinventing national harvests. The fertile foothills of Mount Etna, once used as vineyards, are flourishing as avocado groves, whilst the fields of Kent are now perfect for winemaking. Emiko Terazono explores how changing temperatures across the globe are shifting the seasons and the crops that farmers can grow.

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