Europe's extreme heat is threatening Italy's 800-year-old Parmesan tradition

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Europe's extreme heatwaves are severely impacting Italy's Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production by affecting milk yield and cow health. The heat threatens the economic sustainability and food security of this 800-year-old tradition.

Europe faces increasingly severe heatwaves, impacting infrastructure and public health significantly. Temperatures are rising nearly twice the global average, causing widespread concern. This extreme heat directly affects milk production for Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. Farmers struggle to maintain cow health and feed supplies due to prolonged heat. The vital Italian cheese industry faces economic and food security challenges.