Groundwater, Climate and Global Change

'The strategic importance of ground water for global water and food security will probably intensify under climate change as more frequent and intense climate extremes (droughts and floods) increase variability in precipitation, soil moisture and surface water.' 

(Taylor et al. 2012) 

This is a short video illustrating the relationship between climate change, population growth and groundwaterr resources. Have a look!

For a getting a more sophisticated understanding on the topic, read the critical review by Taylor et al. (2012). 

References: 

Taylor, R., Scanlon, B. and Döll, P. (2012). Groundwater and climate change. Nature Climate Change, 3, pp.322–329.