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San Fran Water Supply in OK Shape, but Officials Keep on Pressure

San Fran Water Supply in OK Shape, but Officials Keep on Pressure

| June 10, 2015 Comment

San Fran Water Supply in OK Shape, but Officials Keep on Pressure – Four years into a drought that has left many cities and farms desperate for water, the vast Sierra-fed water system that serves San Francisco and much of the Bay Area is in relatively good shape. Officials say the water system should get […]

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Californians Urged to Rip Out Their Lawns: ‘This is about the Future We Need’

Californians Urged to Rip Out Their Lawns: ‘This is about the Future We Need’

| June 5, 2015 Comment

Californians Urged to Rip Out Their Lawns: ‘This is about the Future We Need’ – Would you rather give up your lawn or your shower habit? Can you deal with spray-painting your parched garden green? Can you see the beauty in a front yard filled with cacti and rocks? Low-flushing lavatories and recycled wastewater may […]

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Current California Drought Will Cost Agriculture Sector Almost $2 Billion

Current California Drought Will Cost Agriculture Sector Almost $2 Billion

| June 3, 2015 Comment

Current California Drought Will Cost Agriculture Sector Almost $2 Billion – Researchers at the University of California, Davis found in a study released on Tuesday that the California drought, now in its fourth year, is set to cost the agriculture sector $1.8 billion in direct losses this year. The loss represents around 4% of the […]

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California Drought Plagues Entire West Coast

California Drought Plagues Entire West Coast

| May 18, 2015 Comment

California Drought Plagues Entire West Coast – With more than two-thirds of Washington state experiencing abnormal dry conditions and more than half of the state experiencing moderate drought, Governor Jay Inslee on Friday declared a statewide drought emergency. According to the Washington state department of agriculture, about $1.2bn of crops could be lost as a […]

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