Crop Irrigation Is Closely Tied to Groundwater Depletion Around the World

The video discusses groundwater depletion caused by irrigation, highlighting NASA's research on overexploited aquifers in regions like the Arabian Peninsula and Western Mexico. It examines the impact of irrigation in dry countries and compares rice cultivation in Pakistan and India. The video also addresses international trade of crops and the potential risks for countries importing groundwater-depleting crops, emphasizing the long-term sustainability concerns of overexploited aquifers.

In which countries do crops require extremely large amounts of groundwater?

What potential risk do importers of groundwater depleting crops face?