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Spain Suffering Worst Drought Since 1912
April 8, 2008 | Terra Daily

Lack of rainfall over the past 18 months has caused a severe drought in Spain. This has led to regional disputes over the dwindling water resources. Additionally, if more rain doesn’t come soon, the damage to crops may be catastrophic. What can be done?

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