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Background Municipal solid waste management is a complex problem in Greece, particularly on the country's many islands. This is due in part to the islands' topography (steep slopes) and intense seasonal tourist pressure. Uncontrolled landfills are typically used for waste disposal, and cause pollution releases to air (biogas) and water (leaching), as well ...

Background Exploitation of freshwater resources has led to a shortage of quality freshwater in many low-density European regions. Islands, for example, lack freshwater availability and access to renewable energy sources. In South Mediterranean regions additional problems arise from saline intrusion, soil contamination and erosion, further diminishing grou ...