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The Water Crisis in California
14:13 - 23:56 (09:42)
Farmers in California are struggling to cope with reduced groundwater while surface water is slowly disappearing, which is causing flooding and a water crisis. Even if the state can fix its rivers, it still won't solve the issue of access to water for irrigation and drinking, and the process would be costly and unpopular.
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As surface water becomes more scarce, farmers are forced to rely heavily on groundwater, which is also decreasing in supply.
14:13 - 16:52 (02:38)
Water Resources
Summary
As surface water becomes more scarce, farmers are forced to rely heavily on groundwater, which is also decreasing in supply. Mismanagement of water resources leads to higher costs and less sustainable practices.
ChapterThe Water Crisis in California
EpisodeThe California Floods
PodcastThe Daily
Despite the practical and cultural obstacles of California's endeavor to combat drought by buying and restoring land, success would provide a multipurpose solution to checking off several climate adaptation boxes.
16:52 - 23:56 (07:03)
Climate Adaptation
Summary
Despite the practical and cultural obstacles of California's endeavor to combat drought by buying and restoring land, success would provide a multipurpose solution to checking off several climate adaptation boxes.