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Lake Powell, the 2nd largest reservoir in the US, is at 22% capacity. ~8 points away from Glen Canyon Dam going dark. (lemmy.today)
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[–] AgentSeven@lemmy.zip 41 points 2 weeks ago

One billionaire uses more water than every home in Los Angeles combined. To grow almonds. 80% of which are for export.

10% of all of Arizona's water goes to grow alfalfa for cows in Saudi Arabia and elsewhere.

We're in a drought, sure, but it could be mitigated, if the capitalist class and their lackey politicians actually gave a fuck - but they do not appear to.