Extreme Heat Reshapes Italy's Sparkling Wine Industry With Early Harvests

Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry, leading to early harvests and nighttime picking.

This phenomenon is impacting regions known for wine production. In Pakistan, the red chile capital is experiencing extreme heat, challenging traditional cultivation methods and prompting farmers to adapt to climate change and rising costs. The Danube River is also gripped by extreme heat. In the UK, temperatures could reach 36C with a fifth heatwave looming, prompting the Met Office to consider issuing an amber or red extreme heat warning.

Amber heat health alerts have been issued for most of England. Israel is bracing for prolonged extreme heat, with some areas forecast to exceed 40 degrees Celsius, leading to a ban on fires in open areas through August 31. Meanwhile, Korea is experiencing cooler mornings after weeks of extreme heat. A modeling study suggests hot days could gain more than four additional hours of extreme heat by the end of the 21st century under a high-emissions scenario, with hourly assessments capturing heat exposure overlooked by daily metrics.