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.
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.
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.
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.