Drought-stricken Catalonia loses 24% of drinking water, mainly through leaks
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Over 260,000 liters lost daily in Badalona and Santa Coloma de Gramenet
Government to modify drought legislation "for public health reasons"
Water summit lasts four hours in executive headquarters but groups disagree on possible sanctions on water wasting
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25% of municipalities do not comply with new drought decree approved in chamber last week
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Environmental authorities evaluate state of 9,000 trees and call for further management
Climate action department estimates current volume of reservoir can provide water to one million inhabitants for 3 months
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in 224 municipalities
Agricultural, industrial, recreational, and personal use limited in Ter and Llobregat river basins near Catalan capital
Catalan government urges citizens to change consumption practices
Measures only affect agricultural, industrial, and recreational use, not drinking water
Catalan capital region ahead of Stockholm, Amsterdam, and Kalymnos in new 'Environmental Labels and Schemes' indicator
Industry and leisure activities see water use restricted for around 6.7 million inhabitants, drinking water not affected
This year has seen 32% less energy generated compared with average of past ten years
Losses of up to 80% in crops as farmers call for more efficient use of water
Barcelona weather station recorded average summer temperature 4.4°C higher than mid-20th century mean