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Climate Crisis Hitting Spain

An island on the reservoir surrounded by exposed land from low water levels.
An island on the reservoir surrounded by exposed land from low water levels. Photo: Zowy Voeten (Getty Images)

The monthslong drought and high temperatures in Spain have taken a devastating toll on the country. In the summer, a series of intense heatwaves killed nearly 700 people, while fires raged across Spain in July. The drought is also hitting crucial agricultural products like olives hard.

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