A wave of new research using decades of NASA satellite data has revealed that Earth's continents are losing freshwater at an unprecedented rate. The combined effects of climate change, overpumping of groundwater, and rising temperatures are causing rapid evaporation and depletion of underground aquifers. This loss is so severe that land-based water loss is now contributing more to sea level rise than melting glaciers. Four major 'mega-drying' regions have been identified, threatening water security for billions and raising the risk of a global water crisis. Experts warn that urgent action is needed to manage water resources and prevent catastrophic shortages.
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