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I think that may start to happen but it’s going to be gradual. That said I have no problem with irrigation if it’s from well managed, sustainable supplies of water and it’s produces enough food to justify its use. I think we’re moving in that direction though slower than I’d prefer.
Along those lines, I'm really curious why they haven't installed floating solar down the aquaducts. Seems like it would be cheap and efficient.
I’m not familiar with this technology but it could be worth looking into! I guess the question is whether the reduction evaporation and land cost makes up for what I assume will be more expensive to install and maintain.