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Agriculture uses about 80-85% of California's water, yet when there's a drought environmentalists point at lawns and swimming pools as the culprit. In fact, ag
by mannyv 4y ago
Agriculture uses about 80-85% of California's water, yet when there's a drought environmentalists point at lawns and swimming pools as the culprit.
In fact, ag water in the US is super low compared to residential rates, which is why CA grows almonds and lettuce.
Farms may be required, but their inefficiency and waste are not necessary at all. Very few industries become more efficient without cost pressures.
Is bottled water wasteful? Compared to what? Do you dislike it because it's commercial? Farms aren't commercial? is your belief in something's utility to society is how we should judge human activity?