Water, Water Everywhere - Not So Much

Groundwater loss in northern India is particularly alarming because there were no unusual trends in rainfall – in fact, it was slightly above normal during the study period. The researchers also examined data on soil moisture, lake and surface reservoir storage, vegetation and glaciers in the nearby Himalayas to confirm that the apparent groundwater trend was real. The only influence they couldn't rule out was human.
"If measures are not soon taken to ensure sustainable groundwater usage, consequences for the 114 million residents of the region may include a collapse of agricultural output, severe shortages of potable water, conflict and suffering" says Matt Rodell of NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.

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I live in Austin Texas which is turning into a desert cause it's hot. TARZAN HOT.

Satellites Show Arctic Literally on Thin Ice

NASA
Arctic sea ice works like an air conditioner for the global climate system. Ice naturally cools air and water masses, plays a key role in ocean circulation, and reflects solar radiation back into space. In recent years, Arctic sea ice has been declining at a surprising rate.

Can a brother get an "Oh-Shit"?

Priorities

In which we discover we spend twice as much on make up as we do on aid.
Of course, we spend 117 times as much on war than aid...



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