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
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