NASA Warns of Alarming Global Freshwater Decline
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A new study using NASA satellite data reveals a significant decline in Earth's freshwater levels, with a loss of 290 cubic miles since 2015, equivalent to emptying Lake Erie two and a half times. This decline, linked to climate change and exacerbated by El Niño events, suggests a potential long-term global drying trend. The study highlights the increasing stress on water systems affecting nearly 3 billion people and over half of global food production, raising concerns about future water availability.
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