Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years

Re:Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years by s1artibartfast on Monday February 14, 2022 @12:42PM (#30335119)

Almond 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.

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Re:Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years by m0llusk on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @11:32AM (#30348709)

Now 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.

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Re:Study finds Western megadrought is the worst in 1,200 years by s1artibartfast on Tuesday February 15, 2022 @12:03PM (#30349199)

Would 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.

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