How much water will Utah’s emergency drought recommendations really save?
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency due to the state’s drought conditions.
Cox’s declaration notes that all 29 of Utah’s counties are in severe drought, and that water supply forecasts project roughly 20% to 55% of normal this year.
What changes is Cox going to make as a result? I was struck by the merely suggestive language used throughout: cities, counties, suppliers and companies should “consider” making changes, while residents are “encouraged” to follow “recommendations.”
How much water will Utah’s emergency drought recommendations really save? Tribune data reporter Andy Larsen crunches the numbers.
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Get rid of data centers
Prime real estate for a data center sarcasm
Obligatory comment about alfalfa farmers such as Spencer Cox.
Thanks for doing the math. I've always suspected that this is the case, now I can really put into words how trivial efforts have been to this point.