Irish rivers could lose 30% of existing water levels due to climate change - report

Some of Ireland’s rivers could lose in excess of 30% of their existing water levels during dry weather from the middle of the century, environmental researchers have warned.

Irish rivers could lose 30% of existing water levels due to climate change - report

Some of Ireland’s rivers could lose in excess of 30% of their existing water levels during dry weather from the middle of the century, environmental researchers have warned.

Research commissioned by Irish Water found that many rivers in the west and south of the country are most prone to the effects of climate change.

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