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Protected Greek wetland near Thessaloniki dries up
Original: # Greece Protected wetland once sustained fish, flamingos and tourism near Thessaloniki Cracked lakebed now holds only s
A protected wetland near Thessaloniki, Greece, once home to fish, flamingos and a small tourism economy, has largely dried up, with cracked lakebed now holding only shallow pools and scattered reeds. Scientists point to a hotter climate and excessive water extraction for irrigation, and the near-disappearance of the lake is drawing concern as an example of climate and water-management pressures in the region.
Why now: The visible collapse of a protected lake has become a striking symbol of climate change and irrigation overuse ahead of COP discussions.
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