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Half of European rivers are already affected by salinization
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Half of European rivers are already affected by salinization

Jornal de Negócios3 September 2026 at 19:28

Half of European rivers are already affected by salinization, according to a new study. More than 23,000 kilometres of the European river network exceed levels considered safe for aquatic life.

This salinization poses risks not only to aquatic ecosystems but also to human consumption, agriculture and industry, which depend on these water resources.

The situation highlights the need for urgent measures to stop the contamination of European rivers and protect both biodiversity and human activities that depend on freshwater.

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