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The greenhouse | Water boards forced to improvise during drought

The greenhouse | Water boards forced to improvise during drought

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the increasing strain on the Dutch water management system due to persistent drought conditions. Water boards are currently implementing temporary measures, but these are described as only short-term solutions for a larger structural problem.

Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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