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Europe Faces Growing Water Scarcity Amid Rising Temperatures
A new report from the European Environmental Agency warns that droughts and water scarcity are becoming more frequent and intense across the continent. Rising temperatures are drying out soils and shrinking rivers, putting pressure on Europe's water resources. The EU has launched a European Water Resilience Strategy to improve water efficiency and address the issue.
At a glance
- Europe's water scarcity affects 20% of its territory and 30% of its population.
- The EU's water resources are under pressure due to rising temperatures and droughts.
- The European Water Resilience Strategy aims to improve water efficiency by 10% by 2030.
- The strategy includes 50 actions, with 30 considered crucial, to address water scarcity and droughts.