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>Whenever I see things like this, I wonder why are they talking about gallons per nut or tree or whatever? Because most people can relate to gallons and water
by technofiend 7y ago
>Whenever I see things like this, I wonder why are they talking about gallons per nut or tree or whatever?
Because most people can relate to gallons and water rights are measured in terms of liquid volume. In a drought-prone area having a conversation about where the water is going is discussed in those terms instead of how many grams protein/fat/carbs it produces per gallon compared to other food sources.
- seiferteric 7y agoBut its not a useful metric if you are not comparing against other food sources on an equal basis.
- technofiend 7y agoSure if you're going to argue efficiency of gallons to calories, but it misses the point. Agricultural water use in California is extremely wasteful because of decades old water sharing and pricing agreements. Talking about curbing those inefficient and wasteful uses is more important because farmers need to pay fair and reasonable prices for water first. Once that happens they'll decide on their own the most effective use of the water they have.