Pericolul de dispariție a lacului Koroneia din Grecia evidențiază efectele rapide ale schimbărilor climatice

Lake Koroneia in northern Greece has drastically shrunk due to prolonged drought and over-extraction for irrigation. Once a vital wetland for migratory birds, it now covers less than one-tenth of its original size. The region exemplifies the impact of climate change, with irregular rainfall affecting local farmers' water supply. Satellite images show a significant reduction in the lake's area since 2016. Increased evaporation and reduced precipitation have exacerbated the situation, prompting authorities to implement stricter water management measures. Local farmers have been extracting water from the lake, contributing to its depletion, despite legal obligations to protect it.