How water plays an important role in the lives of northwestern europeans?

Water plays a very important role on the economic activities of Northwestern Europe. Water is needed for farming because Northwestern Europe is known for its fertile soil, because it is covered by loess, a sediment that is left by glaciers.The rivers of Europe are used for transportation, trade, and recreation throughout the region. To name some, The Rhone River is a big source of Hydroelectric power.  The Seine River carries most of Frances waterway traffic.The Rhine River connects many industrial cities to the port of Rotterdam at the North Sea. 

Increasing the release of greenhouse gases and pollution