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erronis

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3. The water sources in the north are not going to be dependable either.

Reply to Warpy (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 06:57 PM

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As the climate patterns change, much of US cropland and livestock will have to change - perhaps drastically.

This is not just the grasslands and surface water. This is especially the deep aquifers that have been sucked dry by profiteers and won't replenish for thousands of years.

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Wonderful! Now I have some good new documentaries to watch. Thanks! erronis Sunday #1

I had the same idea, that she was too slow. I said to myself, is she on valium Beringia 20 hrs ago #4

Bottom line: Phoenix got too damned big and agriculture is the wrong type for the region Warpy Sunday #2

The water sources in the north are not going to be dependable either. erronis Sunday #3