75: Jay Famiglietti Discusses Agriculture's Role in California's Water Crisis

Published: Sept. 12, 2022, 5:37 p.m.

Matt Matern interviews Jay Famiglietti about California's water crisis. Jay explains the crisis is worsening due to prolonged dry periods and excessive agricultural water use, which consumes 80% of the state's supply.\xa0
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\nHe criticizes inadequate government actions and calls for efficient practices like drip irrigation. Famiglietti also stresses the need for a national water strategy, better industry water accounting, and public awareness. He highlights the urgency for effective water management solutions.
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