• girlfreddy@sh.itjust.works
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      1 year ago

      California has areas that have sunk 8+ feet. This is because agriculture dug down past the first water table into the second to feed rich, water-hungry crops like almond trees.

      It’s been worrisome for a long time, but bug ag had the ear of the feds so did what it wanted.