Japantimes iconJapantimesAug 10, 2026

Italy’s record-low Po River forces farmers to weigh crop switch

The river's climate change-fueled violent swings between flood and drought is also forcing industries to compete for a resource they once took for granted.

Italy’s record-low Po River forces farmers to weigh crop switch

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The river's climate change-fueled violent swings between flood and drought is also forcing industries to compete for a resource they once took for granted.

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The river's climate change-fueled violent swings between flood and drought is also forcing industries to compete for a resource they once took for granted.

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