Ad
Next year the commission will present a "Blueprint to Safeguard European Waters" (Photo: Notat)

A dry future without water

Today is World Water Day. And who doesn't need water? Good quality water is vital, not just for drinking but for nature too. It is also a vital ingredient of many economic activities such as agriculture, food and energy production, tourism, and in the manufacture of everyday goods.

Only a tiny proportion of our blue planet's water is freshwater. So it's vital to use it efficiently. And even in Europe, the future availability of water is by no means guaranteed. This is the thinking behi...

Get EU news that matters

Back our independent journalism by becoming a supporting member

Already a member? Login here

Disclaimer

The views expressed in this opinion piece are the author’s, not those of EUobserver
Next year the commission will present a "Blueprint to Safeguard European Waters" (Photo: Notat)

Tags

Ad
Ad
Ad