Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
Tensions are bubbling up at thirsty Arizona alfalfa farms as foreign firms exploit unregulated water
1, why are they growing crops in a desert?
2, why are you not regulating water usage in a desert?
Actual answer, Corrupt politicians made a deal with them to allow unregulated usage of water. The Arizona desert isn’t the Sahara, things grow. Lots of sun, fertile soil. The problem is evaporation! If you can keep it moist, it will grow like crazy.
Answers 1. They are stupid 2. Profit.
The best part is these crops aren't even for the US, it's all shipped to rich Saudies. This is the same thing starting to kill Lake Mead
This headline reads like something from Bojack Horseman
