- Europe is experiencing a record-setting heatwave, prompting the Met Office to issue extreme warnings, while Italy raises its highest heat alert.
- The heat wave is intensifying across Western Europe.
- Heat affects tourism and local economies in Italy, prompting emergency meetings in France and straining infrastructure in Germany.
- Heat waves affect cheese production and operational costs in Emilia-Romagna, prompting local banks to offer collateral loans.
Credito Emiliano, a major Italian bank, is accepting Parmigiano Reggiano cheese as collateral for loans amid rising regional temperatures.
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Updated Aug 14
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What happened
Credito Emiliano, a major Italian bank, is accepting Parmigiano Reggiano cheese as collateral for loans amid rising regional temperatures.
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The entities involved
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Credito Emiliano
Italian banking institution
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Italy
country in southern Europe