#2098: water, wetlands, drought
, last check: Thu, 16 Apr 2026. Post history
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water
Arizona is running out of water as demand for groundwater outstrips supply, but some cities are already buying water from elsewhere for the benefit of investors and wild speculation
https://www.bloomberg.com/tosv2.html?vid=&uuid=c0b9916f-4e48-11ef-ab46-e297e9e606d0&url=L2dyYXBoaWNzLzIwMjMtYXJpem9uYS1ob21lcy1xdWVlbi1jcmVlay13YXRlci8= -
wetlands
Satellite images show Doñana wetlands drained by groundwater demand, illegal wells and persistent drought
https://science.nasa.gov/earth/earth-observatory/water-woes-in-donana-national-park-151492/ -
drought
According to data from the Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) of the EDO, the Iberian Peninsula is suffering from a prolonged drought, and during the first ten days of June, 60% of the territory was in a situation of "alert"
https://www.copernicus.eu/en/media/image-day-gallery/severe-drought-affecting-iberian-peninsula
Raf