Saudi Arabia squandered its groundwater and agriculture collapsed. California, take note.

Mon, 5 Oct 2015 14:04:19 +1100

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<http://www.vox.com/2015/9/14/9323379/saudi-arabia-squandered-its-groundwater-and-agriculture-collapsed>

"The problem is that these underground aquifers take a long, long time to
recharge. So if farmers are drawing water faster than it gets replenished, the
basins will eventually run dry."

Fresh water is a crucial resource the lack of which can lead to starvation,
poverty, and political upheaval.

Via Jim Feig.

Cheers,
        *** Xanni ***

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