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Spain tourism stressed as drought forces water conservation

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Louise Osborne in Costa Brava, Spain
April 22, 2024

Drought conditions in Spain have put Costa Brava under pressure to conserve water ahead of the summer tourism season. One hotel in Lloret de Mar has demonstrated that even small-scale solutions can be pursued to great effect.

Louise Osborne DW's Chief climate reporter provides expertise on the defining crisis of our time.
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