The water mystery unfolding in the western U.S.
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Water Wars: Local Rights vs. Corporate Exploitation
This chapter explores the consequences of lax water laws in Arizona, particularly focusing on the conflict between agricultural water use by a foreign company and local residents' rights. It delves into community concerns about over-pumping for export crops and the implications of recent farmland sales, revealing a broader trend of water resource exploitation across the region.
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