Overuse of just a few global aquifers (red, yellow, orange) is straining the world’s groundwater supply. The groundwater "footprints” of these aquifers (below, in gray) represents the theoretical area that would be needed to sustain current demand.
Credit: Gleeson et al/Nature 2012
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It hardly seems "science" news, but there is a footnote reference to Nature 2012. I'd be interested to read what was learned, any predictions, etc.
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