Greenhouse Almeria

• Greenhouses in Almeria are a large scale agricultural development
• Almeria, Southern Spain is a arid area
• 26000 hectares of land are covered in greenhouses
• The development has brings $ 1.5 billion per year to the area
• The area receives 3000 hours of sunlight per year
• The green houses use drip irrigation and hydroponics to reduce water use
• The amount of petcides has increased decreasing biodiversity
• The temporary migrants that work there receive low pay
• Plastic from the greenhouses is entering the sea
• Warm temperatures so low energy costs
• Water from underground aquifers are being used up