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Tackling Global Water Loss to Support 280 Million People

Originally Published 14 days ago — by Live Science

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A new report highlights the alarming loss of freshwater from Earth's continents, amounting to enough water annually to meet the needs of 280 million people, primarily caused by groundwater extraction and climate change. It emphasizes the importance of improved water management, efficient agricultural practices, and global water trade to combat this crisis and ensure sustainable water use worldwide.

Global Freshwater Crisis: Rapid Drying and Sea Level Rise Accelerate

Originally Published 5 months ago — by ProPublica

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A NASA-backed study reveals that global groundwater extraction and climate change are causing widespread continental drying, threatening freshwater resources for 75% of the world's population, accelerating sea level rise, and increasing risks of conflict and instability worldwide.