What is groundwater? Why is it a fugitive resource?

Groundwater is the largest available freshwater resource on earth. It serves the drinking water needs of nearly half of the humanity, including almost everyone who lives in rural areas. The largest use for groundwater is to irrigate crops. In India, about 90% of groundwater is consumed by irrigation alone. At 250 billion cubic meters per year, […]

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