French winemakers try desperately to save crops by warming their vines
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Montady, France: When Ãmilie Faucheron and her husband took over her fatherâs vineyard in southern France in 2014, she knew that climate change in this sun-soaked region could one day upend their business.
But she didnât expect that day to come so soon - or to be so cold.
Last month, France saw record temperatures for March. Faucheron sensed spring was just around the corner, and so did her grapevines, which began to grow early.
French winemakers try desperately to save crops by warming their vines
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