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Italy’s worst drought in 70 years turning famed Arborio rice fields into sandy beaches

Associated Press
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Italy’s worst drought in 70 years turning famed Arborio rice fields into sandy beaches

Heat waves, like those repeatedly hitting Italy with peaks of 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), can significantly reduce the yield of surviving rice.

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