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Prarthana Prakash

While southern Europe sweats, a tough winter in Norway is threatening its key export: salmon

people buying salmon in a market (Credit: Eric Piermont—AFP/Getty Images)

Loved by the world for its distinct taste and high protein content, salmon is a central part of the Nordic country’s exports, accounting for nearly 2% of its annual GDP. Norway’s clout in the area is such that it produces half of the world’s farmed Atlantic salmon. 

But now, salmon farming in Norway is under due to extreme weather conditions. 

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