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Confronting water scarcity and drought

Water resources across Europe

Teaser: Confronting water scarcity and drought

A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) confirms that in many parts of Europe water use is unsustainable and provides recommendations for a new approach to managing water resources.
Until now, most Europeans have been insulated from the social, economic and environmental impacts of severe water shortages. But as demand increases and the global climate changes, is Europe becoming more susceptible?

Categories

  • Climatic effects
  • Effect
  • Europe
  • Impacts of climate change
  • Water resource management
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