Only one-third of Europe's surface water is in good health, report warns
- Only 37% of Europe's surface water bodies met "good" or "high" ecological status, according to the EEA report.
- Only 29% of surface waters met "good" chemical status from 2015 to 2021, as reported by EU member states.
- The EEA states that governments must prioritize reducing water consumption and restoring ecosystems to address these issues.
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Two-thirds of Europe's surface waters are in poor condition. And Portugal does not escape the crisis
The water crisis in Europe is intensifying with pollution and climate change, warns the report “State of Water in Europe 2024". Portugal is no exception and is facing an increasingly severe water crisis, driven by prolonged droughts and an excessive use of water resources, especially in the agricultural sector
The European Environment Agency is warning of water shortages because the condition of the water is poor. In Germany, the situation is partly better. more...
With only 37% of its surface water in good or very good ecological health, Europe must better manage its resources to guarantee its citizens good quality water, warned an important report by the European Environment Agency on Tuesday 15 October, published six years after the previous one.
Only one-third of Europe's surface water is in good health, report warns
Only 37 percent of Europe’s surface waters are in good condition, warns the European Environment Agency. Climate change, habitat degradation, freshwater overuse and pollution are key threats. "Our waters face unprecedented challenges," said EEA Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen, highlighting risks to Europe's water security.Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change and over-use of freshwater resources are putting a strain on Europe, with…
The state of rivers and lakes, groundwater and coastal waters in Europe is worrying. This is the conclusion of a report by the European Environment Agency.
The European Environment Agency (EEA) is calling for better management of water bodies. According to a recent report, a large proportion of lakes and rivers in Europe are polluted, and only one in three bodies of water was in good or very good condition.
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