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Re:I hate living in my tiny house by Mountain_Skies on Sunday October 06, 2019 @11:45PM (#21177198)
Isn't there also an issue with low nutrient levels in much of the soil which makes it unsuitable for agriculture even with access to freshwater?
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Re:I hate living in my tiny house by foobar1962 on Monday October 07, 2019 @03:05AM (#21178201)
A huge problem is salinity caused by a combination of deforestation and irrigation. The ground water is saline, and trees keep the water level below the surface. Once the trees wearere removed, the groundwater rises, irrigation water sinks down and brings the salt to the surface. Once there it's impossible to grow anything.
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