#groundwater

#groundwater

The San Joaquin Valley is currently experiencing accelerated subsidence due to over-pumping groundwater, as revealed by new research from Stanford.

California's Central Valley is experiencing significant subsidence, with the ground sinking nearly 1 inch per year since 2006.

Defining a safe and just Earth system boundary for groundwater use is essential amidst concerns of overexploitation.

Groundwater management must be reconsidered to avoid misleading assessments of resource sustainability.

Groundwater depletion in South Australia threatens ecosystems and a $5 billion economy, exacerbated by agricultural use and reduced discharge levels.

Flooding can have positive effects on ecosystems, such as distributing soil nutrients and promoting plant growth.

Floodwaters can act as a natural fertilizer and replenish groundwater supplies.

Proposal to create a new water district in Butte County sparks fears of a profit-driven water grab

Supporters say the district is necessary to address the local groundwater deficit and achieve sustainability

New desalination system effectively utilizes groundwater, relying on solar power to become more energy-efficient and minimizing reliance on conventional power sources.

Groundwater will supplement Portland's water supply due to drying conditions affecting the Bull Run Watershed.

Most European surface waters are not meeting health standards, despite longstanding EU goals.

Groundwater is crucial for sustaining life, yet it faces significant threats from depletion and pollution.