Europe's Rivers on Life Support: A Harbinger of Worsening Climate Consequences Europe's major rivers, including the Rhine and Danube, are at historic lows, threatening millions of livelihoods and ecosystems.
The consequences of drought stricken rivers are far reaching and devastating, disrupting shipping, agriculture, and ecosystems, and raising concerns about drinking water supplies.
These events are not isolated incidents but rather a harbinger of worsening climate consequences that will intensify as global warming drives droughts, heatwaves, and extreme weather events.