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Spain's farms face water crunch as data centers draw criticism

Original: Ok, Europe, pipe them some water. Say what? Data centers took it? >> # Spain grows # Europe 's f#ruit and # veggies , bu

Spain supplies much of Europe's fruit and vegetables, but the country is running short of water, according to a DW report making the rounds online. Commenters are outraged that data centers have been drawing on scarce supplies while farmers struggle, with some suggesting Europe should redirect water resources to Spanish agriculture.

Why now: Concerns over water scarcity in Spain, competition from data centers, and Europe's food supply are resonating amid ongoing drought

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• Ok, Europe, pipe them some water. Say what? Data centers took it? >> # Spain grows # Europe 's f#ruit and # veggies , but needs more # water https://www. dw.com/en/spain-grows-fruit-an d-vegetables-for-europe-but-its-running-out-of-water/a-79399905 · shonin@c.im · 10

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