Global Trends in Groundwater Depletion and Recovery
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A comprehensive review of global groundwater depletion and recovery in aquifers highlights the widespread decline of groundwater resources, with some cases of recovery, emphasizing the urgent need for sustainable water management practices in the face of climate change and increasing water demand. The study underscores the significance of addressing non-renewable groundwater use and the potential impacts on agriculture and ecosystems, while also pointing to the potential of managed aquifer recharge and environmental flow limits to mitigate the effects of groundwater pumping.
Topics:nation#aquifers#climate-change#environmental-science#global-water-resources#groundwater-decline#sustainable-water-management
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