European Environment Agency: climate change treatens agriculture

Global warming may cause the decline or even termination of plant growing and animal husbandry in some parts of southern Europe, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA). "The negative effects of the climate changes are already affecting agricultural production in Europe, especially in the south," Executive Director of EEA Hans Bruyninckx said.  Extreme weather conditions, including recent heat waves in many parts of the EU, are causing losses to farmers. A long-term scenario predicts a decline in the value of arable land in parts in southern Europe by over 80 percent until 2100.

(PAP)