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The Ducourt family vineyard in France. 

Winegrowers in France experiment with hybrid grape varieties to combat climate change

The Big Fix

The country anticipates a nearly 30% overall loss in output compared to 2020. The culprit: a severe late frost, followed by heavy rains which fueled mildew. These extreme weather conditions were made more likely by climate change, experts say. 

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