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From the article: > Today, the region is home to tens of millions of people, massive agricultural centers and some of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. —
by rad_gruchalski 5y ago
From the article:
> Today, the region is home to tens of millions of people, massive agricultural centers and some of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. — all in an area where there's less water available than there was in the past, partially due to human-caused climate change.
I have a question: how are almond farmers doing in California?
- m0llusk 5y agoMany almond groves have dried out and those remaining rely on dwindling groundwater. Game over, man.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoAlmond farms have always been on groundwater or imported water. If you see a dry orchard, it is because the water price went up, their contract was voided, or both.
- m0llusk 5y agoNow even deep and expensive wells only bring up briny mud. The groundwater game is over. Yes, the almond farms have always been on groundwater. And that goes on until the groundwater goes away which is what is happening now.
- s1artibartfast 5y agoWould be interested in seeing the data on that, Im sure it could be the case. The areas I am most familiar have 100+ years of water but are legally prevented from pumping.