In Greece, restaurants are forced to remove a popular dish from the menu due to record sea temperatures

In the last few years, Greece has suffered from weather disasters, from extreme heat, drought and forest fires to downpours and floods, perhaps the most among countries popular for summer vacation. This, of course, does not have the best effect on the country's tourism sector, which brings substantial income to its economy. Now a popular dish in Greek taverns has come under attack, which they are forced to exclude from the menu. For the second time in three years, record high sea temperatures are affecting mussel harvesting in northern Greece, where local farmers have predicted a 90% drop in the 2024 catch. Next year may also be unsuccessful, writes The Independent. Like other Mediterranean countries, Greece is particularly vulnerable to climate change, which has led to months of above-average temperatures, drought and wildfires this year. Because of this, many agricultural crops were affected, including chestnuts, apples and cherries. At the same time, scientists say that extreme ...