Half of twenty-first century global irrigation expansion has been in water-stressed regions

Nature·Mar 8

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A significant portion of global irrigation expansion in the 21st century has occurred in water-stressed regions. It appears that over half of this expansion has taken place in such areas, although the exact extent and distribution are being studied and mapped. Research on this topic is ongoing, with various studies examining the impacts of irrigation on water resources and the environment.

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