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It Takes HOW Much Water to Grow an Avocado?!
You know how almond trees use a ton of water smack dab in the middle of a drought? Well… -
Think the Southwest’s Drought Is Bad Now? It Could Last a Generation or More
And other scary news on the "dire hydrological state of the West." -
Invasion of the Hedge Fund Almonds
It takes a gallon of water to produce one almond. And that's not the most insane fact about the mad dash to plant the thirsty trees in the middle of a catastrophic drought. -
Boy, Hipsters Sure Are Defensive About Their Almond Milk
A few words for the critics of my screed. -
How the US Government Helps McDonald’s Sell Junk Food
The feds also helped bring you the Taco Bell Cantina Double Steak Quesadilla and several other fast-food gems. -
Your Almond Habit Is Sucking California Dry
Despite the historic drought, California just keeps planting one of the thirstiest crops around. -
6 Charts That Show How We Became China’s Grocery Store and Wine Cellar
Forget food safety scares—the real story is China's fast-growing demand for meat, feed, nuts, and wine. -
Gun Activists Flaunting Assault Rifles Get Booted From Chili’s and Sonic
As a backlash grows, open-carry groups in Texas beat a retreat. -
Wall Street Investors Take Aim at Farmland
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