To the Last Drop: Europe’s Hidden Water Crisis.
Communities across the EU face a growing water crisis driven by decades of groundwater mismanagement compounded by climate change. With an increasing number of groundwater bodies in poor quantitative condition and nearly two-thirds of drinking water reliant on underground reserves, a grim reality looms over Europe. Those affected try to adapt and fight back, but addressing water inequality needs political answers. A cross-border investigation explores groundwater depletion in Romania, Italy, and Germany, three of the EU’s hardest-hit countries.
