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California

2014

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California Drought: A Need For Agricultural Revolution In The Golden State, Benjamin Clinkinbeard May 2014

California Drought: A Need For Agricultural Revolution In The Golden State, Benjamin Clinkinbeard

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California is in a drought State of Emergency, which is fueling negative social and economic consequences. After multiple years of below average rainfall, California has arrived at one of the most severe droughts in recorded history. Climate change is upon the Golden State, and the ugly consequences need to encourage citizens to spur green movements combating environmental destruction. The agriculture industry is in need of drastic change in order to secure a future that includes clean water, and fresh food for a growing population. Currently, the agricultural techniques practiced are far from sustainable. Adopting a new ideal on what it …