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Groundwater in Greater Boston threatened by climate change, ‘should not be overlooked,’ research shows

Por: The Boston Globe Nation December 22, 2022

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Climate change will deplete groundwater levels across the Greater Boston area after 2030, putting drinking water, plants, wildlife and infrastructure at risk, a recent shows.Groundwater seeps underground through cracks and spaces in soil, sand, and rock. In recent years, the study says, groundwater levels have actually been increasing on average, thanks to the increased frequency and severity of rainstorms.After 2030, researchers at the... + full article



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