Freshwater reserves are decreasing sharply due to global warming

In recent years, climate change and global warming have had a serious impact on the natural resources of our planet. According to research conducted by researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia, freshwater reserves have decreased sharply over the past 20 years.

Water scarcity and its causes

According to the results of a study conducted by Professor of Hydrology Dongriol Ryu and his co-author Ki-Won So, global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water in the soil, lakes, rivers and snowpack.

The most alarming fact is that over the past 20 years, the Earth's soil moisture has decreased by more than 2,000 gigatons. This is twice as much as the loss of ice in Greenland from 2002 to 2006.

Drought and flood risk

Climate change is not only increasing water scarcity, but also the risk of rain and floods. Experts say:

• Drought events that used to occur once every ten years are now occurring much more frequently.
  
• Even if heavy rains are observed after a drought, groundwater reserves do not recover due to the reduced elasticity of the soil.
  
• Events such as sea level rise and the shift of the Earth's poles are directly related to global warming.
  

What measures should be taken to combat climate change?

Dongriol Ryu emphasizes that in order to preserve water resources, humanity must reconsider the methods of using water resources. This means:

• Using water-saving technologies in agriculture.
  
• Protecting freshwater sources and developing clean water recycling.
  
• Taking measures to reduce water consumption in large cities.
  

Earthquakes are nature's "electrocardiogram"

The study also confirmed that slight oscillations in the Earth's rotation are related to the level of humidity on the planet. Professor Luis Samaniego of the University of Potsdam calls this phenomenon the electrocardiogram of the planet. According to him, ignoring these changes is tantamount to ignoring health problems.

The depletion of freshwater resources poses a serious threat to the whole world. If humanity does not take measures to use water wisely, water shortages in the near future may have a significant impact not only on agriculture, but also on the global economy and the living conditions of the population.

Combating climate change and using water resources economically should become one of the main tasks of humanity. Follow “Zamin” news on “Telegram”