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   Gerry McGovern (gerrymcgovern@mastodon.green)'s status on Thursday, 25-Jan-2024 20:01:37 JST Gerry McGovern

   Rapid groundwater depletion is widespread around the world, according to 2024 study of 170,000 wells located in over 40 countries. Rates of decline have accelerated in recent decades, with levels falling by 20 inches or more yearly in some locations.
   https://theconversation.com/humans-are-depleting-groundwater-worldwide-but-there-are-ways-to-replenish-it-220816

   Humanity’s groundwater pumping has altered Earth’s tilt
   https://www.science.org/content/article/humanity-s-groundwater-pumping-has-altered-earth-s-tilt

   The UN is predicting a 40% shortfall in freshwater resources by 2030.
   https://www.cnbc.com/2021/10/31/why-water-is-the-next-net-zero-environmental-target.html