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Deutsche Welle
2026-09-29 · attributed to source
Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water
Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe, but it's running out of water
Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
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Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
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Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
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First on desk · 9/29/2026, 10:00:46 PM
Spain grows fruit and vegetables for Europe — but it's running out of water
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Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
Original link: https://www.dw.com/en/spain-grows-fruit-and-vegetables-for-europe-but-it-s-running-out-of-water/a-79399905?maca=en-rss-en-environment-4553-rdf
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Spain's southern coast produces up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables. But amid intensive farming, climate change and illegal wells, the water it takes to grow them is drying up.
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