Americas aquifers are in danger. One of the main causes is GMO - TopicsExpress



          

Americas aquifers are in danger. One of the main causes is GMO crops. news.nationalgeographic/news/2014/08/140819-groundwater-california-drought-aquifers-hidden-crisis/ _ #GMOs _ #drought _ #aquifers _ #California _ #danger ________ [...These aquifers typically cannot recharge, and once this fossil water is gone, it is gone forever—potentially changing how and where we can live and grow food, among other things....Unlike those in other western states, Californians know little about their groundwater supply because well-drilling records are kept secret from public view, and there is no statewide policy limiting groundwater use. State legislators are contemplating a measure that would regulate and limit groundwater use, but even if it passes, compliance plans wouldnt be required until 2020, and full restrictions wouldnt kick in until 2040. California property owners now can pump as much water as they want from under the ground they own....]
Posted on: Sun, 18 Jan 2015 21:04:30 +0000

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