Water fact.
What's the single largest irrigated crop in the United States?
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Lawns.
Substantial potential to reduce US #water use exists by improving watering practices for lawns, or replacing them with low-water-using gardens and alternatives.
https://pacinst.org/publication/untapped-potential-municipal-and-industrial-water-efficiency-potential-in-the-united-states/
Peter Gleick
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2025-12-10 16:14:44 UTC
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