The changing nature of groundwater in the global water cycle. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38422130/)

These scientists wanted to understand how changes in the environment, like climate change and human activities, are affecting the water that is stored underground, called groundwater. They studied how things like rainfall, melting glaciers, and frozen ground can impact the amount and movement of groundwater. They also looked at how people using groundwater for things like drinking water and agriculture can change the balance of water underground.

By studying these changes, the scientists hope to figure out how to protect and manage our underground water resources so that there is enough clean water for everyone and for the plants and animals that rely on it. They want to make sure that the water cycle, which includes groundwater, continues to work in a healthy and sustainable way for the benefit of all living things on Earth.

Kuang X., Liu J., Scanlon BR., Jiao JJ., Jasechko S., Lancia M., Biskaborn BK., Wada Y., Li H., Zeng Z., Guo Z., Yao Y., Gleeson T., Nicot JP., Luo X., Zou Y., Zheng C. The changing nature of groundwater in the global water cycle. Science. 2024 Mar;383(6686):eadf0630. doi: 10.1126/science.adf0630. Epub 2024 Mar 1.