A Critical Review of Climate Change Impacts on Groundwater Resources: A Focus on the Current Status, Future Possibilities, and Role of Simulation Models
The Earth’s water resources, totalling 1.386 billion cubic kilometres, predominantly consist of saltwater in oceans. Groundwater plays a pivotal role, with 99% of usable freshwater supporting 1.5–3 billion people as a drinking water source and 60–70% for irrigation. Climate change, with temperature...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2024-01-01
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Series: | Atmosphere |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4433/15/1/122 |