Earth's Tilt Takes a Noggin Knock from Groundwater Pumping

A groundbreaking study reveals that Earth's axis has tilted a whopping 31.5 inches eastward over the past 17 years, thanks to our relentless groundwater pumping. Extracting 2,150 gigatons of water for drinking and agriculture has not only nudged sea levels up by 0.24 inches but also slowed our planet’s rotation. As we spin our way toward sustainable water management, this tilt serves as a timely reminder: even small actions can tip the scales.