Greece's heatwave hits tourism and agriculture as climate change bites
Al Jazeera · New
Al Jazeera
New
Greece is grappling with its first major heatwave of the year, with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius. The effects of climate change are taking a toll on the country's economy, particularly in the agricultural sector.
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- Tourist sites like the Acropolis in Athens have closed due to extreme heat.
- Average temperatures in the Mediterranean have risen by 1.5°C compared to pre-industrial levels. 32s
- Farmers face increased costs for irrigation and reduced productivity due to high temperatures. 56s
- Two-thirds of farmland in Megara has been abandoned due to economic pressures. 1m 35s
- A Bank of Greece study warns that 40% of the country could become unsuitable for agriculture by the end of the century. 1m 53s