Spain 2050: An arid future according to new studies

  • Spain's climate could transform from Mediterranean to semi-arid steppe by 2050.
  • A decrease in rainfall of between 14% and 20% is expected in several regions.
  • Temperatures on the peninsula will rise, with more summer days and sweltering nights.
  • Climate change is expected to affect more than 40% of Spain.
Germán Portillo

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A new climate classification

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New studies on climate change

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Drought in Spain
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