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Episode 75
Published 3 years, 9 months ago
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Matt Matern interviews Jay Famiglietti about California's water crisis. Jay explains the crisis is worsening due to prolonged dry periods and excessive agricultural water use, which consumes 80% of the state's supply.
He criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.
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He criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.
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