Amidst droughts and rising temperatures, how are EU countries acting to protect this vital resource...?

Monday, Apr 7, 2025

Il Sole 24 Ore

EU water stress index rises due to rising temperatures and drought, indicating increasing scarcity.

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Rising temperatures and drought are increasing pressure on water resources, leading to an increase in the “Water Stress Index Plus” (Wei+) across EU countries, according to a Eurostat study. This index measures water scarcity by calculating total water consumption as a percentage of renewable freshwater resources available in a specific territory over a given period.

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