09-30-2014, 12:00 PM
I don't know how large a role climate change plays in California's drought. But, I do agree that we need to do a better of job conserving water in the state.
Despite the earth being comprised of 98% water, the world demand for fresh water increases at twice the population growth rate -- doubling approximately every 20 years.
I'm hoping that new desalination technology can be developed to help convert sea water into potable water on a larger-scale and in a less cost-prohibitive way. Perhaps that can be done in the private sector?
In the meantime, shorter showers, fewer wash cycles, fewer lawns that require watering... are common sense steps that more residents could and should be taking. We're doing larger loads of laundry only twice a week in the house now. It's not even a sacrifice (though my niece gets a little pissed if she can't wear a certain t-shirt whenever she wants -- she'll 'effin survive).
I'm not suggesting that we drain the oceans, however. If we did that, Southern California's ability to continue its cultural contributions to natives and tourists worldwide could be compromised.
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Seriously, who the hell doesn't want to take a break from ardent crystal-ball reading or souvenir shopping to relax and watch the dog surfing championships?
Despite the earth being comprised of 98% water, the world demand for fresh water increases at twice the population growth rate -- doubling approximately every 20 years.
I'm hoping that new desalination technology can be developed to help convert sea water into potable water on a larger-scale and in a less cost-prohibitive way. Perhaps that can be done in the private sector?
In the meantime, shorter showers, fewer wash cycles, fewer lawns that require watering... are common sense steps that more residents could and should be taking. We're doing larger loads of laundry only twice a week in the house now. It's not even a sacrifice (though my niece gets a little pissed if she can't wear a certain t-shirt whenever she wants -- she'll 'effin survive).
I'm not suggesting that we drain the oceans, however. If we did that, Southern California's ability to continue its cultural contributions to natives and tourists worldwide could be compromised.
Seriously, who the hell doesn't want to take a break from ardent crystal-ball reading or souvenir shopping to relax and watch the dog surfing championships?