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"Groundwater is the world’s biggest source of easily accessible freshwater.
Despite its importance, we know very little about how this resource is
replenished over time. In a world-first study, we have used caves to show the
decades-long decline in rainfall in south-west Australia has reduced the
replenishment of groundwater in the region to an 800-year low.
Our findings highlight the immediate threat of climate change to water security
for communities in the south-west – the region between Geraldton and Albany,
including Perth. Groundwater is the major source of water used in Perth and
many rural towns.
Rainfall across south-west Australia has been decreasing since the late 1960s.
The region’s drying climate means rainfall may no longer be reliably
replenishing its groundwater."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
