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Greek Hotels Consider Filling Pools With Seawater Amid Drought

A man stands under a shower at the public beach of Paleo Faliro, in southern Athens, Greece, on June 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis, File)

Hotels on Greek islands are considering a unique solution to combat worsening drought conditions this summer - filling their swimming pools with seawater. The proposal is part of new legislation currently under discussion in the Greek parliament.

Greece has been grappling with severe drought conditions for the past two years, with the influx of tourists during the summer season further straining water resources, particularly on islands that are popular vacation destinations.

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