A recent study, analyzing data from 170,000 wells across 1,700 aquifers in 40 countries, reveals that groundwater depletion is widespread and accelerating globally. The analysis, published in Nature, indicates that nearly a third of aquifers are experiencing an expedited loss of subterranean freshwater. The research highlights the urgent need to address unsustainable groundwater withdrawals and the impact of climate change on water levels. California is particularly affected, with several of its aquifers among the world's most rapidly declining. While the study identifies alarming trends, it also notes successful efforts in restoring some aquifers.
The world’s precious stash of subterranean freshwater is shrinking — and in nearly a third of aquifers, that loss has dramatically accelerated over the last four decades. https://t.co/vob0DF5nwD
A heating planet and expanding commercial agriculture are putting increasing pressure on America’s vital aquifers — underground reservoirs that supply water to an estimated 145 million Americans, as well as supporting much of the nation's food supply. https://t.co/WIZBEVRr9W
Nature research paper: Rapid groundwater decline and some cases of recovery in aquifers globally https://t.co/t8GIVEhidY
A one-two punch of unsustainable groundwater withdrawals and changing climate has been causing global water levels to fall on average. https://t.co/vob0DF5nwD
Scientists just published the most extensive analysis to date of water levels in wells worldwide. They found that groundwater depletion is widespread and worsening in California and many of the world's food-growing regions. My latest with @lamarr_lemee: https://t.co/xlrXSEk7ha
Ground water depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds https://t.co/Y2h6RcgQu2
An investigation into nearly 1,700 aquifers across more than 40 countries found that groundwater levels in almost half have fallen since 2000. Only about 7% of the aquifers surveyed had groundwater levels that rose over that same time period. https://t.co/1zovfUFDvr
Many of America’s critical sources of underground water are in a state of rapid and accelerating decline, according to a new study https://t.co/xSjTwlVOBz https://t.co/NYjJaqWl4m
The most detailed global look at groundwater yet shows a lot of loss but also stories of success in restoring some aquifers https://t.co/dA8Jek95YO
Groundwater levels are falling worldwide — but there are solutions https://t.co/nnIeZDQdVC
In a sign of the ongoing threats to its precious groundwater stores, half a dozen regions in California rank among the world’s most rapidly declining aquifers. These are the most affected California basins. ⤵️ https://t.co/youCOnmbYF
Groundwater stored in aquifers across the globe may face declines of over 0.5 metres per year in the 21st century, according to an analysis of around 170,000 monitoring wells published in @Nature. https://t.co/2lE8zgcE75 https://t.co/Cm2t3evanF
Tracking groundwater levels around the world: https://t.co/HZVwBz315T
Alarming Study Reveals California’s Rapidly Declining Groundwater Basins https://t.co/bcu99JPaet
Global groundwater levels experience "accelerated" decline, study finds https://t.co/HboEemopLS https://t.co/NSvcmsMXbU
Groundwater depletion accelerating in many parts of the world, study finds https://t.co/wuBT46OJPD
World groundwater levels showing 'accelerated' decline - study https://t.co/Hr0ZRvgcrK https://t.co/zeyrtC8Kiq
A new study in @Nature analyzed groundwater trends worldwide - looking at data from 170,000 wells from 1,700 aquifers in 40 countries. The takeaway? 'Groundwater depletion continues unabated in most areas of the world.' https://t.co/RdMv0syyrb
Measurements of groundwater levels around the world form a timely and welcome contribution to our understanding of the state of this resource, writes @DJ_MacAllister https://t.co/WZCvP7I26I
The world’s precious stash of subterranean freshwater is shrinking — and in nearly a third of aquifers, that loss has been speeding up in the last couple of decades. https://t.co/vob0DF5nwD
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here’s how to stop the retreat. https://t.co/f5BMgb94CV