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I've been wondering. Every time we have major droughts does that cause more irrigation infrastructure to be built? So do we become more resistent to drought e
by tocomment 14y ago
I've been wondering. Every time we have major droughts does that cause more irrigation infrastructure to be built? So do we become more resistent to drought each time we hit one?
I'd imagine farms also adapt by planting more drought resistant crops in the future.
- graeme 14y agoIrrigation water has to come from somewhere. In most areas the renewable aquifers are already tapped above refill rates, and the fossil aquifers are a fragile source, as they will run out. Saline conversion plants are one option, but much more expensive than rain. More droughts will obviously lead to more drought adaptation, but the effectiveness of the adaptation isn't automatic. I imagine they will encourage more efficient irrigation techniques though.