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Climate change behind the European droughts

date:  30/08/2023

Whether your crops aren’t growing, local rivers aren’t flowing normally, or you’re just feeling the heat this summer, the many impacts of climate change are easy to spot, and water shortages are being experienced across Europe. A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre on western Mediterranean droughts shows the extent of the water shortages.

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