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Sinking Land from Groundwater Pumping Could Impact 1.6 Billion by 2040, Study Finds
Sinking Land from Groundwater Pumping Could Impact 1.6 Billion by 2040, Study Finds
Jan 17, 2024 3:34 PM

Ever get that sinking feeling? You’re not alone. Researchers say sinking land, or subsidence, could affect 1.6 billion people in the next 20 years. And it could prove disastrous. Here’s why.

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