California cracks down on farm region’s water pumping: ‘The ground is collapsing’
I often find myself contemplating the photos of the land subsidence in California, specifically in the farm region where the ground is collapsing due to excessive water pumping. The irony of this situation occurring after Tulare Lake’s reappearance is undeniable. It is disheartening to know that the ground under the lake is made of dense clay, incapable of replenishing the aquifer that has been rapidly depleted. The issue at hand is not a recent development; in fact, it has been known for decades that the resource-harvesting practices in this region are unsustainable.
Farmers in California, one of the wealthiest and most politically influential industries in the state, have resisted any suggestions for more responsible water usage.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker