Drought and water scarcity are causing crop yields to decline in many European countries. The situation is exacerbated by abnormally high temperatures, increasing bushfires and weak public policy, according to a British newspaper. Finance Times (FT).
According to the newspaper, between 1976 and 2006 the number and intensity of droughts in European Union countries increased by about 20 percent and continues to increase now. At the same time, experts predict that there will be a sustained increase in global freshwater demand, which will exceed current supply by 56% by 2030.
The publication predicts increased unrest in Europe due to water scarcity and cites conflicts between farmers in France and Spain, the continent’s largest water consumers, as an example.
The Financial Times believes that the combination of bad politics, vested interests and rapid climate change will make the situation worse. As water is needed to cool nuclear power plants and generate hydroelectric power, the impact of water scarcity will be felt not only by farmers but also by energy producers.
It was previously reported that citizens were summoned in Istanbul. save Water due to danger of drought.
Formerly United Kingdom guess Fruit and vegetable shortages due to abnormal temperatures in Southern European countries.