ScienceWhat really helps Europe deal with drought

Europe’s drought risk is spreading northward as hotter, drier summers strain soils, rivers and lakes. Data shows households use less than a fifth of the continent’s water, while agriculture and power-plant cooling consume far more. Experts point to combined measures, including leak reduction, renewable energy and improved cooling systems, as the most effective way to save water.

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