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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
- New satellite analysis finds Europe’s groundwater is shrinking, with southern and southeastern regions most affected.
- Researchers mapped 2002–2024 data to show the north gets wetter while the south dries out.
- Groundwater storage trends mirror total terrestrial water storage, signaling depletion of hidden reserves.
- England and the UK face potential drought and water restrictions if rainfall remains below needs.
- The European Commission aims to build a ‘water-smart economy’ alongside efficiency and leakage reduction.
- Leaky infrastructure and changing rainfall patterns worsen groundwater depletion and drought risk.
- Experts warn climate drivers are pushing Europe toward higher temperatures and more intense droughts.
- Experts advocate water reuse, rainwater harvesting, and nature-based solutions to close water gaps.
- Spain’s shrinking reserves could affect the UK, which relies on European imports for fruit and produce.
- The Environment Agency warns England to prepare for drought into 2026 without sufficient autumn-winter rainfall.
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