An Oregon Law Lets One Wealthy Region Turn the Desert Green. When Drought Hits, Farmers Pay the Price.
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According to ProPublica, an Oregon law enables one wealthy region to irrigate desert land while drought-stricken farmers elsewhere face water restrictions. The system concentrates water rights among the privileged, leaving smaller farming communities vulnerable when supplies run low. In essence, one region's green lawns come at the expense of other farmers' survival.
Source: https://www.propublica.org/article/deschutes-river-oregon...
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