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Re:Leaf blowers are a scourge. Why is it hard to get rid of ... by panarky on Sunday November 05, 2023 @04:54PM (#38156040)
Many things are wasteful.

An equivalent amount to grow almonds for export also seems wasteful.

Do either of these wasteful uses of water constitute an existential risk to the planet?

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Re:Leaf blowers are a scourge. Why is it hard to get rid of ... by AndrewKemendo on Monday November 06, 2023 @03:54PM (#38168858)
Yes both contribute to the depletion of the freshwater resources available.

This is a well documented problem

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