https://apnews.com/article/las-vegas-lakes-colorado-river-c2a2bd6c9ef7f540e45269171263668c
When push comes to shove, whoever is most upstream will have the most power.
I always thought the first water wars were going to be India/Pakistan or Israel/Palestine, but it's going to be Colorado/Nevada militias, isn't it?
Colorado will just get to shut off the tap, the southwest is where stuff will truly get spicy
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While that looks ridiculous, and you still shouldn’t have emerald lawns in the god damn desert, lawns and residential use are not the problem in the west. The problem is agriculture. Las Vegas is actually amazing at water management, the problem is alfalfa farmers in Nevada growing one of the thirstiest crops in the middle of the desert. See also: The entirety of California’s agriculture industry.
Las Vegas is actually amazing at water management,
I haven't seen or read anything that testifies to that, where could I learn more?
Tbh most of my knowledge on water issues in the west comes from this documentary which is unfortunately behind a paywall. It’s very good though, I highly recommend it.
despite being a completely stupid idea, las vegas will continue to be seen as "awesome" right up until the drinking water taps shut off for the people who make the city go.
The best part is they interview a couple small business tyrants complaining about how they’re going to suffer financially.
A new Nevada law that takes effect in 2027 bans “non-functional” or ornamental greenery at office parks, in street medians and entrances to housing developments. It excludes single-family homes, parks and golf courses.
"And golf courses" gave me a posting idea - https://hexbear.net/post/210003
