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Image: Grand Coulee Dam in Eastern Washington (s. groundwater)
Ancient aquifers hint at future water shortages in SouthwestScience

Ancient aquifers hint at future water shortages in Southwest

New study led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution builds on earlier work and shows the Southwest may be more sensitive to drying than the Pacific…
SourceSourceJune 20, 2025 Full article
Image: Water drop (s. health, water wells, pesticides)
Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutionsScience

Stable water storage amid climate change with aquifer solutions

In recent years, the global water cycle has been increasingly disrupted by the effects of climate change, leading to more frequent floods and droughts. This…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024 Full article
Image: Desert (s. aquifer, climate change, water resources, remote sensing)
Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth’s most arid desertsScience

Airborne technology brings new hope to map shallow aquifers in Earth’s most arid deserts

Airborne sounding radars can perform comprehensive mapping within a few hours compared to existing in-situ methods that would take a few years. Water shortages are…
SourceSourceMay 17, 2024 Full article