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California drought: agribusiness, fracking untouched by water rationing
2015-04-05 15:34:12| Energy - Topix.net
California has responded to the drought by rationing water, with $500 fines for domestic 'water wasters', writes Evan Blake. But agribusiness and water-intensive industries like fracking remain untouched by the restrictions, even though they consume over 90% of the state's water.
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Calif drought: agribusiness, fracking untouched by water rationing
2015-04-05 12:50:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Ecologist: There are immense water efficiencies to be gained, but any rational reorganization is blocked by the US financial oligarchy, which, controlling the entire political system, will not abide any impingement on its profits. The unprecedented drought gripping California has deepened for the fourth consecutive year, having already set new records for the lowest annual precipitation levels on record. 2014 brought the highest calendar-year temperature for the state, while this February was the hottest...
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Brazil drought crisis leads to rationing and tensions
2014-09-07 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: From his front door to the banks of the Cantareira reservoir, José Christiano da Silva used to stroll only a hundred metres when he first moved to the area in 2009. Today, amid the worst drought in So Paulo's history, he must now trek a kilometre across the dried-up bed before he reaches what's left of the most important water supply for South America's biggest city. "It's frightening to look at," says the retiree, standing on cracked mud. "In the past, we'd already be under water here." After...
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Catalina Island braces for water rationing
2014-06-02 10:27:51| Energy - Topix.net
Santa Catalina Island is bracing for water rationing this summer, and perhaps even more severe restrictions in the fall that could have a devastating effect on its tourism industry.
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Malaysia: Water rationing takes toll on health, environment
2014-04-13 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Malay Mail: Residents of Klang Valley may whine and moan about the lack of water at home due to the rationing exercises but its impact goes beyond just their daily discomfort. The ongoing water rationing was brought on by an unusually long dry season, which is said to be caused by climate change. In coping with it, people could just be making things worse for the environment and themselves. On top of the list is a spike in the use of polystyrene plates and cups to save water. Deputy Natural Resources...
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