77% of Coastal Aquifers Expected to be Tainted with Saltwater by 2100
Climate change is expected to have a devastating impact on the world’s coastal aquifers, with saltwater infiltration predicted to reach 77% of these underground freshwater supplies by the end of this century. According to a recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters, sea level rise and decreased groundwater recharge will cause saltwater intrusion into coastal … Read more