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| Tweet Topic Started: Mar 15 2013, 02:04 AM (302 Views) | |
| Brewster | Mar 15 2013, 02:04 AM Post #1 |
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| Deleted User | Mar 15 2013, 02:09 AM Post #2 |
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That's OK one of its most outspoken residents, newt, will still be saying there is no problem. |
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| Neutral | Mar 15 2013, 02:32 AM Post #3 |
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| Pat | Mar 15 2013, 03:02 AM Post #4 |
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Now let's apply some facts. To begin with, the desert cities in Arizona have a very modern and efficient canal system that runs from as Brew says, the Colorado River. It's true that water use has limited the river's water resource, but if you look at your map, you will see that the Colorado runs through Nevada and Arizona before it ever reaches water thirsty California to the west. And you are nuts if you think Nevada and Arizona are going to sit back and go dry at the usage of California. California has been over using their allegation by a very high percentage, and they are breaching the agreement every day. No federal court would uphold a claim by California if push comes to shove. that canal system can be shut of like a spigot by either Nevada or Arizona. Secondly, the so called bowl is a series of mountain ranges, not as depicted, a close in encompassing bowl. And sure the mountain affect holds in heat. But this also means warmer winter months. I will put Arizona and Nevada water quality up to any other region in the country. Rivers are used all over the continent for water. It's what they do, provide water. There is a reason why people flock if they can to those regions, there are no snow drifts, hurricanes, tornadoes, and yes, a few flash floods, but everybody knows about staying out of gullys when a storm is approaching. I would rather take my chance down there than up here if severe climate change is in the works. And i put my money in property there as a hedge. I've go twelve houses in and around Tucson which we could hole up in, and 40 acres of orchard in Benson with a house. all leased, but if again push comes to shove, someone's lease would not be renewed. I hate it when authors spout out who obviously have no first hand experience with living or staying for any length of time where they are dishing. |
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| Mountainrivers | Mar 15 2013, 03:47 AM Post #5 |
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I doubt that. Look at the battle between Georgia, Alabama and Florida over the Chattahoochee River, or the battle between Kansas and Nebraska over the Republican River. All states will be required to share in whatever water resources there are. You can't just shut off someone's water supply at will. |
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| Pat | Mar 15 2013, 03:57 AM Post #6 |
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You are correct Neal, shutting it off would be a violent and outrageous act, but if Phoneix, Las Vegas, Tucson and other metro areas become truly threatened with water issues, the lettuce farmers and LA swimming pools will be first to go. |
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| tomdrobin | Mar 15 2013, 11:47 AM Post #7 |
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I wonder if they could produce enough solar in the desert to power the AC requirements of the city? Also, AC expells the heat from buildings. If enough AC is running wouldn't that raise the temperature in the city? |
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| Neutral | Mar 15 2013, 11:49 AM Post #8 |
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This Valley will be here for a long time to come regardless of the alarmists. We're probably selling electricity to that idiot author in LA. |
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| tomdrobin | Mar 15 2013, 12:04 PM Post #9 |
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I was in the Pheonix area for a couple of weeks in July, a few years ago on business. It was hot. It seemed everyone stayed inside all day and came out after dark. |
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| Neutral | Mar 15 2013, 12:15 PM Post #10 |
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Hardly, life goes on as normal, construction workers are out there every day. Some start early and quit early. No big deal actually but yes about everyone has AC. |
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