Globally, the agricultural sector consumes about 70% of the planet’s accessible freshwater. Unsustainable water use harms the environment by depleting rare groundwater supplies. Over watering also contributes to runoff, causing damage to ecosystems downstream. [4]
United Soybean Board [1] [2] [3]
Photo: Extreme watering of the land to prepare it for agricultural purposes. [6]
Video summary: Watch to learn about ecosystem disturbances caused by modern agriculture, energy subsidies, and the hydrologic cycle.
Video summary: Excessive salt resulting from removal of native crops and subsequent water-level rise significantly impacts overall crop production.