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Category Archives: Water
Groundwater Extraction and Sea-Level Rise
The global consequences of groundwater extraction have received less attention than many other environmental issues. Here are the main points, in Question and Answer form. Does groundwater extraction contribute to sea-level rise? Yes, at a global level. A basic principle … Continue reading
Posted in Water
Tagged aquifer, externality, groundwater, groundwater depletion, groundwater extraction, sea-level rise
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The Economics of Urban Rainwater
Lack of natural drainage in urban environments can lead to flooding and pollution. Economics can help find appropriate solutions. There is a furore in Maryland, USA, where many residents will soon have to pay a “stormwater management fee” based on … Continue reading
Groundwater – the Essentials
Everyone is familiar with water in the form of rain, rivers, lakes and seas. But groundwater is less well-known. Here are the essentials, in Question and Answer form. What is groundwater? Underground water in saturated layers of porous rock or … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture, Water
Tagged falling water tables, groundwater, groundwater pollution, tubewells
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Beyond the Drought: Water Allocation in the UK
Water allocation in the UK needs reform. Current arrangements rely too much on administrative controls – such as hosepipe bans – and not enough on prices. There is said to be a drought in much of southern and eastern England. … Continue reading
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