Reality is what it is. Whether you want to blame agriculture or climate change for the drought, there is still a drought, and the solution isn't to just ignore it.
Reality is that both are at fault. The way we grow and harvest food is not sustainable for a lot of high-water need items. Imperial Valley is a great example of pretty bone-headed long term planning when it comes to water usage.
But at the same time we can't ignore drought conditions due to rising climates.
However, there is a clear path forward, and it is strange California with all their money doesn't see it.
Assuming wells aren't an issue (and they are GGG, because many are drying up as well).
California is planning to close Canyon Diablo Nuclear Plant, which could easily power multiple desalinization plants.
Israel has had massive success with their water management.
$100 billion could build 50 desalinization plants, which would solve most of the water issues.
But no, they'll likely spend it on something else.
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