Spain Declares State of Emergency as Devastating Drought Intensifies Effects of Climate Change

Spain's prime minister warns drought is now one of the country's gravest threats.
Water shortages have caused tensions between regions and widespread crop failure.
After three years of little rain and record heat, Spain has entered an extended drought.
Warming in the Mediterranean, which is exceeding the global average, is worsening the crisis.
The government has imposed water restrictions as the situation becomes dire, especially for farmers.