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Water resources across Europe — confronting water scarcity and drought

Publication Created 03 Mar 2009 Published 12 Mar 2009

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This report provides an up-to-date assessment of water resources across Europe.

Publication Created 03 Mar 2009 Published 12 Mar 2009

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Topics: Water and marine environment ,

EEA Report No 2/2009

This report provides an up-to-date assessment of water resources across Europe.

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