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Spain's produce heartland faces water crisis as aquifers deplete

Spain's southern coast, supplying up to 25% of Europe's fruit and vegetables, is experiencing severe water stress due to intensive farming, climate change, and illegal wells. The situation threatens agricultural output and regional water security, with implications for European food supply chains.

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