Europe prays for rain as drought worsens

Article reported that much of northern Europe was in the midst of a drought during the spring of 2011. The drought’s impact was broad-based, ranging from shipping companies to vintners, energy producers to farmers.

ESO: Background information: France in 'crisis situation' as drought deepens http://www.europeansources.info/record/france-in-crisis-situation-as-drought-deepens/

EurActiv, 10.6.11: EU countries mull aid plans for drought-hit farms http://www.euractiv.com/en/cap/eu-countries-mull-aid-plans-drought-hit-farms-news-505525

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