Irrigation-induced land water depletion aggravated by climate change
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Irrigation practices are contributing to land water depletion, which is being worsened by climate change. This depletion is reportedly linked to increased global carbon emissions and is causing heat stress and water strain in various regions, including India and China. The issue of water scarcity due to irrigation demand is also being observed in other areas, such as Egypt and Libya, where climate change is exacerbating the environmental impacts of agriculture.
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