Crippling drought, rising tensions
In the Deux-Sèvres department of western France, a large water reservoir stands out against corn fields nearby. This artificial pool, with a capacity of 260 000 m3, is one of 1,000 projects currently underway in France. It works by collecting and storing rainwater that naturally infiltrates the subsoil in winter, providing a stable supply of water for farmers to use in spring and summer.


