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France’s Groundwater in Crisis | France News
France’s groundwater is in deep trouble—92% of monitoring sites are at record lows, with 64% below even their usual August levels. Blame it on relentless heat and drought: little rain has soaked into parched soil, and when storms do arrive, thirsty plants gobble up the water before it reaches underground reserves. Experts warn that only sustained, multi-day rainfall can truly revive aquifers—and even then, runoff may flood surfaces instead of filling them. While cooler weather could ease pressure, the next few weeks are critical to see if France’s hidden water supply can recover. Listen in…
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