How climate change is affecting water demand in Scotland

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May 18, 2026, 9:20 am129 ptsTrending
The volume of water drawn from Scotland's rivers and lochs by the agricultural sector surged by more than 500% during periods of water scarcity in recent years, new research has found. The University of Strathclyde study examined the monthly and annual water use records of more than 80 of the sectors which use…

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