Tag: water scarcity

The Shared Scarcity Agenda of Predatory Investors and Extreme Environmentalists

Commentary In a long-planned rally at the California State Capitol last month, San Joaquin Valley farmers protested new laws that impose taxes on their irrigation wells. In Madera County, where most of these farmers came from, the new tax is as high as $246 per acre of farmland. If you’re trying to irrigate a few sections…


How Manufacturers Are Modifying Processes to Conserve Water

The appeal for green is growing: among Americans, 77 percent say they are concerned about the environmental impact of the products they buy, according to a 2021 study from GreenPrint, an environmental technology company. In addition, nearly eight in ten consumers indicate sustainability is important for them, and more than 70 percent would pay an…