Monday, June 19, 2006
Nearly a third of Spain at risk of desertification
Coinciding with yesterday World Day in the Fight against Desertification and Drought, the Spanish Environment ministry revealed that more than 30% of Spain's total surface area is at risk from desertification and that the problem is getting worse. The worst affected areas are in the southeast and Canary Islands where risks levels are at almost 100%.
Nearly a third of Spain at risk of desertification
