Tag #Water Transfer

What are the immediate economic consequences of the proposed 50% reduction in water transfers from the Tajo-Segura aqueduct to the southeastern regions of Spain?

The proposed 50% reduction in water transfer from the Tajo-Segura aqueduct will devastate the Murcia region's economy, resulting in 15,000 job losses, impacting 27,000 hectares of irrigated land, and causing a €5.6 billion annual economic loss. This impact extends to Alicante and Almería's agriculture sectors.