@CarnivoreIs @_ClimateCraze Several mentioned are future implications of inaction. Food supplies rely on water availability. Many surface sources (eg Colorado River) have already been over allocated. Farmers then turn to underground aquifers, which are p
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@RogTallbloke https://t.co/4jQiQTWRU1 Ground water decline in both CA central valley and Ogallala acquifer. CA central valley until 1961, should be worse by now. https://t.co/hOHXQH4pc2
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And with surface waters less predictable and a growing population, dependence on underground aquifers for water and farming increases. Aquifer depletion results in deeper wells, higher costs, lower water quality, crop failures, and surface collapses. 18/
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Interesting overview of groundwater distribution and depletion historically for the Great Plains and CA Central Valley. Would be interesting to see updated for effects of our recent drought years. https://t.co/FVJOeV7Er7