Agriculture
What will happen to the cows?
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The author describes a severe drought in Burgundy that has turned pastures into sandy wastelands, forcing farmers to feed their cattle with limited hay reserves. Trees are dying and forests may thin out, raising concerns about long-term climate impacts on agriculture and human survival. Reflecting on climate journalist Paul Luttikhuis’s assessment, the writer acknowledges personal efforts like buying an electric car and using solar panels but questions their individual impact. Despite the bleak outlook, the author advocates for collective action and resilience, urging people not to give up hope or succumb to despair amidst broader societal and environmental crises.
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