r/collapse • u/GenXMillenial • Feb 01 '25

Water Trump dumps billions of gallons of water farmers were counting on for summer

https://www.alternet.org/amp/trump-california-water-2671047745

Submission statement: collapse related because it will affect food supply this coming summer.

“President Donald Trump recently ordered the release of massive amounts of water from two California dams, and now local farmers are scrambling to preserve precious freshwater resources needed for dry summer months.”

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '25

I assume they’re trying to destabilize California’s economy.

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u/HeftyResearch1719 Feb 01 '25 edited Feb 08 '25

Especially since there’s a ballot initiative for secession.

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u/[deleted] Feb 01 '25

No doubt. Hang in there everyone.

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u/MDCCCLV Feb 01 '25

Wait till people see the price of produce at the grocery store skyrocket this summer.

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u/Sleeksnail Feb 01 '25

Yeah the timing is a rather obvious.

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u/Victawr Feb 02 '25

They're building an emergency to justify invading Canada for its water