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, over-extraction of groundwater, and increased evaporation are rapidly depleting underground water reserves and shrinking surface water supplies. Scientists warn that this drying is not only threatening drinking water for billions but is also now contributing more to sea level rise than melting glaciers. Four major 'mega-drying' regions have been identified, all in the Northern Hemisphere, highlighting the global scale of the crisis. Experts urge immediate action to address water overuse and adapt to a future where water scarcity could become the norm.
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