Greece fears water shortages after warmest winter ever
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer.
After Greece's warmest winter and earliest heat wave on record, authorities are sounding the alarm over the risk of dire water shortages in the heat of the Mediterranean summer.
Environment
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Agriculture
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Environment
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Evolution
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Environment
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Ecology
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Earth Sciences
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Earth Sciences
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Social Sciences
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Plants & Animals
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