France Eases Cheese Rules After Historic Drought
Is this a drought lifesaver for farmers or a threat to authentic French flavors?
Above: Cheeses with a protected designation of origin are displayed on a supermarket shelf in Paris, France on Aug. 26. Image credit: Rachel Sommer/picture alliance/Getty Images
The Spin
Climate-skeptic narrative
There is a flood of alarmist stories about climate stress and disasters, including incidents that impact France. However, the reality is more nuanced — fire emissions, for example, are at their lowest recorded level in the satellite era.