Rivers and groundwater deliver key nutrients to the sea, but climate change is reshaping flows, chemistry, and ecosystems worldwide.
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ASU hosts Anthony Acciavatti on Oct. 23 to discuss groundwater’s role in sustaining life and the threats from global overuse.
Human-caused climate change deepens Colorado River Basin drought
A University of Colorado Boulder study shows human-caused climate change is worsening the Colorado River Basin’s megadrought by reducing rainfall and intensifying water shortages.
Groundwater loss now surpasses glacial melt in driving sea level rise, according to a 2025 ASU study tracking over 20 years of global satellite data.
Global soil moisture has plunged since 2000, signaling a lasting shift in Earth’s water cycle backed by sea level rise and polar motion data.
New study: Maps of western water supply overestimate reality
Western water maps may overestimate available supply. A new study links water rights to land, revealing a larger claimed share than previously thought.