California Drought Inspires These 5 Creative Ways People Are Conserving Water

As the current drought continues, people are coming up with more ways to conserve water,from switching to drought resistant garden plants to spray painting their lawns. Find out more by clicking on the following link. JC Credit: ABC News http://abcnews.go.com/US/california-drought-inspires-creative-ways-people-conserving-water/story?id=30140550

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California drought is a national issue now but the real change needs to start with us, as individuals, in order to resolve this crisis.

California's Extreme Drought, Explained - NY Times

California has entered its fourth year of sever drought. The state's snow pack,a crucial source of water, was only 18 percent last summer, making it the driest summer in the history of California. The results of this historic drought is being felt nationwide. California produces %90 of the country's tomatoes, %95 of its broccoli and %99 percent of its almond. Last year, for the first time ever, the state stopped providing water for farmers in some areas. California's agricultural output has taken a hit.Prices across the nation are up, attributed at least partly to the drought and more increases are expected. The price of an avocado could be one of the most affected. Lack of water also means fire. Water related disasters like drought and wild fires are potentially gonna be costlier and harsher. Until California comes up with a creative solution to this problem, unfortunately, drought could become the new norm. Credit: Carrie Halperin. NY Times watch full video here:

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