The rural town of Wenden, Arizona, is literally sinking due to rampant groundwater over-pumping for agriculture, causing widespread land fissures and infrastructure damage, a stark warning for the drought-stricken American West.
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Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale agriculture in Arizona's desert is depleting ancient aquifers, causing the town of Wenden to sink and forcing residents to drill ever-deeper wells in a desperate battle for water.
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Yorkshire Water faces a fierce backlash from residents and environmentalists over its emergency proposal to extract millions of litres from the already depleted River Wharfe, a move branded an 'ecological disaster' for the region.
Southern Water has applied for a drought permit to draw water from the River Test, a rare chalk stream in Hampshire, raising environmental concerns.
New research reveals Mexico City is sinking at an alarming rate, with projections suggesting parts could be underwater by 2050. Experts warn of dire consequences for infrastructure and residents.
Republican legislators in Arizona blocked a bipartisan bill aimed at regulating groundwater use in rural areas, sparking debate over water management as drought conditions worsen.