In October 2024, southern and eastern Spain experienced catastrophic flash floods resulting from heavy rainfall, claiming over 200 lives and causing immense damage estimated at €3.5 billion. This disaster is attributed to climate change and highlights Spain's vulnerability to climatic shifts, including rising temperatures and reduced precipitation predictions. The consequences extend across the economy, impacting agriculture, tourism, and ecosystems. Researchers like Ignacio Lorite are focusing on developing both short- and long-term solutions to combat these emerging challenges, especially in traditional sectors like olive farming that are severely affected by climate change.
Agricultural engineer Ignacio Lorite emphasized the increasing challenges of recurrent droughts and high temperatures on olive yields, warning that climate change jeopardizes essential rural economies in southern Spain.
The article highlights that Spain is experiencing 1.5 °C temperature increases for every 1 °C rise in global temperatures, severely affecting its economy and ecosystems.
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