What is the EU doing to tackle its growing water scarcity?

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The EU is addressing severe water scarcity caused by record heat and drought affecting 38 percent of Europe's land. The crisis stems from overuse, pollution, and mismanagement of water resources, prompting emergency responses.

This summer's record heat has left 38 percent of Europe's land in drought. Overuse, mismanagement, and pollution have harmed lakes and rivers and worsened Europe’s water stress, prompting the EU to treat water scarcity as a major emergency.