# Experts: NT groundwater use won't cause magnetic pole flip

A politician claimed that if Australia's Northern Territory does not increase groundwater usage, Earth's magnetic poles could reverse. Experts have strongly criticized this claim as scientifically baseless and misleading. This matters because spreading such misinformation can distract from genuine water management policy debates.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/23/australia-politician-claims-northern-territory-water-could-flip-earths-magnetic-poles) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 07:10:18 GMT