Rivers under pressure - From drought and competing agendas | DW Documentary

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Hotter temperatures, falling groundwater levels, and dry soil are putting pressure on Germany's water resources. Can plans to improve water retention and restore river landscapes solve the problem?

This documentary follows people who are fighting to secure the future of water resources in three German states. They range from scientists to farmers, to environmental groups, and politicians.
We dis…

Hotter temperatures, falling groundwater levels, and dry soil are putting pressure on Germany's water resources. Can plans to improve water retention and restore river landscapes solve the problem?

This documentary follows people who are fighting to secure the future of water resources in three German states. They range from scientists to farmers, to environmental groups, and politicians.
We dis…

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